North American emergency response guidebook, 1996. A guidebook for first responders during the initial phase of a hazardous materials/dangerous goods incident
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:270152
The Guidebook was developed jointly by Transport Canada (TC), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation of Mexico (SCT) for use by fire fighters, police, and other emergency services personnel who may be the first to arrive at the scene of a transportation incident involving dangerous goods. It is primarily a guide to aid first responders in quickly identifying the specific or generic hazards of the material(s) involved in the incident, and protecting themselves and the general public during the initial response phase of the incident.
- Research Organization:
- Department of Transportation, Washington, DC (United States). Research and Special Programs Administration
- OSTI ID:
- 270152
- Report Number(s):
- PB--96-178314/XAB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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