ERG 2024: Strategy & Application
Practical training on using the Emergency Response Guidebook and mobile app to support fast, accurate decision-making during hazardous materials incidents.
Quick Facts
- 3 Hours (In-Person or Hybrid)
- Operations
- Meets SERC, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6), NFPA 470
Using the ERG When It Matters Most
The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) is one of the most widely used tools in hazardous materials response—but it is often misunderstood or underutilized in real-world situations.
This course is designed to provide responders with a practical, operational understanding of the ERG and how to apply it during the critical first minutes of an incident. Emphasis is placed on rapid decision-making, proper interpretation of guide pages, and integrating ERG data into real-world response strategies.
What Your Team Will Gain
Faster Identification and Reference Use
Learn to quickly locate and interpret ERG information using UN/NA numbers, placards, and shipping papers.
Better On-Scene Decisions
Integrate ERG data with other information sources to support safe, effective incident management.
Improved Operational Confidence
Leave with a clearer recon framework that supports smarter, safer operations under pressure.
Course Overview
This course combines classroom instruction with scenario-based application to reinforce the practical use of the ERG during hazardous materials incidents. Participants learn how to navigate the guidebook efficiently, interpret its sections, and apply its recommendations within the context of real-world operations.
Instruction also includes the use of the ERG mobile application, enabling responders to access critical information quickly and accurately in the field.
Key Topics Covered
- Identifying hazardous materials using UN/NA numbers and placards
- Navigating the ERG (yellow, blue, orange, and green sections)
- Interpreting guide pages and hazard information
- Determining initial isolation and protective action distances
- Applying ERG guidance in transportation and fixed facility incidents
- Using the ERG mobile application
- Integrating ERG with SDS and monitoring data
- Common mistakes and misinterpretations
- Decision-making during early incident phases
Who It's For
This course is designed for responders at the operations and technician level who rely on the ERG to support early incident actions and decision-making.
- Operations-Level Responders
- HazMat Technicians
- Company Officers
- First Arriving Units
How It's Delivered
The course is delivered using instructor-led content and scenario-based learning focused on real-world application. It can be delivered in-person or in a hybrid format to accommodate departmental needs.
- Format: In-person or hybrid
- Length: 3 hours
- Level: Operations / Technician
- Scheduling: Flexible delivery options
Why Train with Hazmat 101
The ERG is only effective if responders know how to apply it under pressure. This course focuses on turning a reference tool into a practical decision-making resource—helping your team use the ERG quickly, accurately, and with confidence when it matters most.
Bring ERG Training to Your Department
Strengthen your team’s ability to use the ERG and its mobile application to support safe, effective decision-making during hazardous materials incidents.