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What is the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)?

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A book published by DOT that helps emergency responders identify hazmat and respond appropriately during the initial phase of an incident

  1. A A book for finding rest areas
  2. B A book published by DOT that helps emergency responders identify hazmat and respond appropriately during the initial phase of an incident
  3. C A driver's logbook
  4. D A federal income tax guide

Why this is the answer

The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) is published by the US DOT, Transport Canada, and Mexico's SCT every four years. It is the primary reference for first responders to hazmat incidents during the first 30 minutes. The ERG cross-references UN/NA identification numbers and chemical names to numbered guide pages that describe initial action: protective distances, evacuation distances, fire extinguishing agents to use or avoid, first aid, and chemical-specific cautions. Every fire and police vehicle carries an ERG. Drivers should know the ERG exists and that responders will use it, and should hand over shipping papers (which contain the UN/NA numbers) immediately on arrival. The orange and yellow pages are organized for quick reference under stress.
Source: FMCSA CDL Manual 9.5.2 The Emergency Response Guidebook

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