Emergency Response Guidebook 2020 Updates Summary
Updates for the 2020 Emergency Response Guidebook include revisions to various color-coded pages such as white, yellow, orange, and green. Changes involve the addition of new content like Lithium battery labels, decontamination sections, and enhanced illustrations. Notable adjustments pertain to UN numbers, polymerization hazards, guide assignments, and the merging of certain guide sections. The guide also features new terms in the glossary and improved instructions for specific materials, with a focus on safety and clear communication.
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Emergency Response Guidebook 2020
Tentative release: May/June 2020 Print and mobile app versions published in English, Spanish and French 2
Summary of updates: White pages Minor edits based on plain language review Improved illustrations for railcar and road trailer identification charts New additions: Lithium battery label and marking Decontamination section Heat Induced Tear basic information New terms in glossary section 3
Summary of updates: Yellow and Blue Pages UN numbers for Chemical Warfare Agents were removed Removed and added UN numbers based on UN and North American regulations Reviewed polymerization hazards for certain materials Re-evaluated guide assignment for some materials 4
Summary of updates: Orange pages Created new How to use the orange guide pages section Guide 121 Gases - inert was merged with Guide 120 Gases - inert (Including refrigerated liquids) Added CAUTION sentences for specific materials Comprehensive review of the sentences in the orange pages by FEMA/NFA Distances in PUBLIC SAFETY section are now in EVACUATION section 5
Summary of updates: Green pages Minor edits based on plain language review Improved illustrations for railcar and road trailer identification charts New additions: Lithium battery label and marking Decontamination section Heat Induced Tear basic information New terms in glossary section 6
