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About This Course
The objective of this Using the Emergency Response Guidebook course is to train emergency responders in the proper and effective use of the most recent Emergency Response Guidebook.
This course has been updated to align with the 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook, which offers crucial information needed by hazmat employees and first responders during the initial phase of any transportation emergency involving hazardous materials or dangerous goods. Key updates include new animated scenarios that cover critical topics such as “Protective Actions” and “Isolation Distances.” These enhancements ensure that participants are well-prepared to handle emergencies effectively and safely.
Course Facts
What You Get
Certificate of Completion
Duration
1 Hour
Learning Type
100% online, available 24/7
Course Access
Courses Available 24/7
Course Structure
At your own pace, save progress as you go
Course Updates
Content is updated and current
Course Credit
1 hour
Course Outline
- Section 1 - Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) Overview
- Section 2 - ERG White Pages Quiz
- Section 3 - ERG Yellow-bordered & Blue-bordered Pages
- Section 4 - ERG Yellow-bordered & Blue-bordered Pages Quiz
- Section 5 - ERG Orange-bordered Pages
- Section 6 - ERG Orange-bordered Pages Quiz
- Section 7 - ERG Green-bordered Pages
- Section 8 - ERG Green-bordered Pages Quiz
- ERG Exercise
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the use of each of the colored sections;
- Identify hazardous materials in the guidebook using different criteria;
- Establish safe distances for specific hazardous materials; and
- Much more.
- The ability to realize the need for additional resources, and to make appropriate notifications to the communication center.
