The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is celebrating its 50 th anniversary, so it seems only fitting that an updated copy of its go-to manual for hazmat transportation incidents—the Emergency ...

The 2008 edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) is being distributed to emergency response organizations across the United States and Canada. Designed by the U.S. Department of ...

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration released the 2012 version of its Emergency Response Guidebook today, providing first responders with an ...

The ERG contains an indexed list of dangerous goods and the associated ID number, the general hazards they pose and recommended safety precautions. For example, if emergency responders arrive at the ...

“The ERG is an invaluable tool that provides emergency responders with critical information and guidance during the initial stages of a hazmat emergency," said PHMSA Administrator Cynthia Quarterman.