Emergency response information

Containers less than bulk must bear the red diamond-shaped "FLAMMABLE LIQUID" label. Bulk containers must display the red "FLAMMABLE" placard in association with the UN1090 identification. Fire is the main ha2ard in emergencies resulting from spills. Some manufacturers provide transportation emergency response information. A listing of properties and ha2ard response information for acetone is pubHshed by the U.S. 

Emergency Response module for emergency response information for local government Hazmat Handler Information module for handler information and Hazmat Information module which contains hazardous material data for local government and handlers. 

FEMA s database system for emergency response information for governments. For use in planning, training, and eventually real-time operational decision-making for all types of emergencies. 

DOT. 1997. Hazardous materials table, special provisions, hazardous materials communications, emergency response information, and training requirements. U.S. Department of Transportation. Code of Federal Regulahons. 49 CFR 172.101. 

CHEMTREC The Chemical Transportation Emergency Center located in Washington, D.C., a public service provided by the private Chemical Manufacturers Association, provides emergency response information and assistance twenty-four hours a day for responders to hazardous materials incidents. 

Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). The hazard communication standard requires that all personnel receive training concerning the types of materials handled in the workplace and the potential hazards associated with handling and use of these materials. In addition, the standard requires that a MSDS for each hazardous material be made available for individual employee reference. The MSDS outlines specific material chemical and physical properties, exposure information, emergency response information, regulatory information, and any other information of significance concerning the material. 

Hazardtext Emergency response information for hazardous material emergencies. 

Emergency preparedness risk management plans were submitted under the EPA Risk Management Program (RMP), and six sites in the USA communicated emergency response information contained in the plans with the public. Tests of plans were carried out at all major US sites in conjunction with municipal agencies and other industrial groups. 

The Guide lists by proper shipping name and also by UN/NA number all chemical commodities regulated by DOT with cross-reference to specific instructions on what to do in case of fire, spill or leak. It is the best single, printed source of emergency response information available today. 

ITiis reference also provides extensive health (toxicological) and safe-handUng information and data on most chemicals of commercial and industrial importance. It provides chemical-specific information pertinent to safe handling and transportation of chcmticals, worker protection, emergency response information to address spills, explosions or fire situations, and chemical stabihty /reactivity data. 

U.S. Department of Transportation, 49 CFR 172, Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Response Information, and Training Requirements ... 

NSC Environmental Health Center provides emergency response information on specific chemicals as well as additional links. 

Emergency Response Information — No person may offer for transport, accept for transport, transfer, store, or otherwise handle hazardous materials during the course of transportation tmless emergency response information ... 

Entered on the shipping paper immediately following the description of the material to which it apphes or entered once in a clearly visible location if it apphes to each hazardous material on the shipping paper and is indicated that the nrunber is for emergency response information. 

Have the shipping paper and emergency response information readily available on the trailer/container. 

The emergency response information, emergency response telephone number, and carrier information contact requirements do not apply to hazardous materials that are ... 

Providing incorrect emergency response information with or on a shipping paper. 172.602 ... 

The protective force provides emergency-response vehicles unimpeded access to the facility through the TA-V gate. In addition, the protective force provides emergency assistance as required by the SNL/NM inddent Commanders. Additional emergency response information is presented in Chapter 15. 

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