ERG book

Materials that pose a hazard to human health&safety or to the environment

• Hazardous waste

• Bio hazardous materials

• Medical waste

• Hazardous materials

When handling a red biohazard bag, you should do which of the following

• Tie the ends with a zip tie to avoid anyone getting into it

• Do not touch it & allow the Haz Mat team to dispose of it

• Take it immediately to be burned

• Keep it upright to avoid fluid leaking out

As an Emergency Medical Responder, your first consideration at any emergency should be

• providing immediate patient care.

• notifying the communications center of your status.

• ensuring your own safety.

• ensuring the patient's safety.

In the presence of hazardous materials, you should:

• have the patient come out to your vehicle for care.

• have your partner enter the scene first.

• not provide patient care until the scene has been made safe.

• attempt to neutralize any chemicals present.

Which of the following is the best resource for Emergency Medical Responders at the scene of a hazardous material incident?

• The Internet

• Emergency Response Guidebook

• Poison Control Center

• Medical direction

what are the colors of the pages in the ERG book

• white,yellow,blue,red

• orange,navy blue,red,white

• white,yellow,blue,orange,green

• silver,green,white,purple,

what is the white pages in the erg book

• Introduction, instruction, guidance, placards, and more

• Materials ordered by 4-Digit UN/NA Number

• Materials ordered by dangerous goods material name

• provide safety procedures and directions for what to do during the initial response phase of a hazardous materials incident

what are the yellow pages in the ERG book

• Introduction,

• Materials ordered by 4-Digit UN/NA Number

• Materials ordered by dangerous goods material name

• provide safety procedures and directions for what to do during the initial response phase of a hazardous materials incident.

What are the Blue pages in the ERG book

• references the material in order of its assigned 4-digit ID number/UN/NA number

• Introduction

• blue page borders, references the material in alphabetical order of its name and identifies the appropriate guide number to reference

• suggests initial evacuation or shelter in place distances

what are the Orange pages in the ERG book

• he 62 response guides - they provide safety procedures and directions for what to do during the initial response phase of a hazardous materials incident.

• Introduction

• in alphabetical order

• references the material in order of its assigned 4-digit ID number/UN/NA number