Most folks should be familiar with the ERG – Emergency Response Guide book. Produced every 4 years, the guide provides direction to responders on how to handle incidents involving hazardous goods. hazarderous materials can be looked up byproduct name or placard details on the container.
besides a print book, it is available in the following forms:
PDF Version: https://www.tc.gc.ca/media/documents/tdg-eng/EnglishERGPDF.pdf
suitable for printing, or training reference.
Online Version: http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/saf-sec-sur/3/erg-gmu/erg/ergmenu.aspx
which allows you to search by Guide number or product name.
Windows Desktop App: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/canutec/guide-ergo-221.htm
suitable for a command vehicle PC.
iPhone and Android Apps. These are by far the most portable and easy to use guides.
the app is easily searchable, portable, and attaches green page isolation distances to the guide reference.
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Since I have the app on my phone, I make it a habit of looking up random products I see marked on trucks for practice.
TC provides a brief Video overview of the guide and its usage.
