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Hazardous Materials Resources

• Household
  • Guide to Handling Household Chemicals
    There are a lot of dangerous chemicals in your home. Here are some things to do to make it safer.
  • The Dangers of Lawn Chemicals at Home
    Each year consumers paint their lawns with various fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. These chemicals can be deadly and it is important to use them correctly.
• Industry
  • 2004 ERG (Emergency Response Guidebook)
    An online version of the 2004 ERG which is for first responders during the initial phase of a HazMat incident.
    • List materials by
      • UN Number
      • Material Name
    • Guide Pages
    • Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances
    • Table of Water-Reactive Materials Which Produce Toxic Gases
    • Notes
      • Introduction to the Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances
      • Protective Action Decision Factors to Consider
      • How to use the table of initial isolation and protective action distances
  • USDOT's listing of hazardous materials from 49CFR 172.101.
  • USDOT HazMat Transportation Placards
    Images and definitions of hazardous materials placards required by the USDOT when transporting dangerous goods.
    • 1 Explosives
      Class 1 Explosives
    • 2 Compressed Gas
      Class 2 Compressed Gasses
    • 3 Flammable Liquid
      Class 3 Flammable Liquids
    • 4 Flammable Solids
      Class 4 Flammable Solids
    • 5 Oxidizers
      Class 5 Oxidizers
    • 6.1 Poisons
      Division 6.1 Poisons
    • 7 Radioactives
      Class 7 Radioactive Materials
    • 8 Corrosives
      Class 8 Corrosive Liquids
    • 9 Miscellaneous
      Class 9 Miscellaneous
    • Related Markings
      Related Markings
    • Placarding Quiz
      Test your knowledge of USDOT HazMat placarding regulations (49CFR).
  • USDOT HazMat Placards CD & training modules
    Contains clipart versions of hazmat placards. Includes USDOT hazmat transportation training modules as a free bonus.
  • Exceptions, Exemptions and Variances
    All Leniencies are not created equally, what are the differences?
  • FMCSA HazMat Transportion Permit System
    Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's hazardous materials transportation permitting system.
  • Is This Material an Explosive Hazard?
    This basic question drive the inquiries into characterizing any hazardous material.

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