DownloadThe Official USDOT Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), provided by PHMSA, is an essential tool for first responders managing incidents involving dangerous goods or hazardous materials during transportation. This guidebook is crucial during the initial stages of such events, ensuring quick and effective responses.
The ERG app, developed based on the most recent edition of the ERG, serves as a vital digital companion for emergency personnel. It offers immediate access to an indexed catalog of dangerous goods, complete with their identification numbers, inherent hazards, and recommended safety measures. This app proves invaluable in real-world situations, such as when responders arrive at the scene of an overturned tractor trailer marked with a DOT hazmat placard. Using the app, they can swiftly identify the hazardous material indicated by the placard and receive detailed guidance on the appropriate response strategies.
The ERG is available in full versions in English, French, and Spanish, ensuring accessibility for a wide range of first responders.
