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How to Use the 2016 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)

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Summary: Video reviews the basics on how to use the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG).

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How to Use the 2016 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) [21:42]:

Teaches the basics on how to use the ERG, the go-to manual for first responders needing to identify specific hazmat risks, steps to protect themselves, and procedures for containing the incident as quickly/safely as possible. Download free ERG2016 mobile apps for iOS and Android:
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Effective Date: Thursday, October 27, 2016
Issued Date: Thursday, October 27, 2016