Reminder: New Edition Of DOT ERG Requires Update Of In-Cab Emergency Response Information
Express Newsletter Updates » Reminder: New Edition Of DOT ERG Requires Update Of In-Cab Emergency Response Information
April 5, 2021
Every four years, the U.S. DOT’s Pipeline
and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) publishes an updated
version of its Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) required for use by CDL
drivers hauling hazardous materials.
The latest version of
the emergency response guide, ERG 2020, is now available.
ERG 2020 updates and
replaces the ERG 2016 edition currently in use by energy marketers. The ERG
guidebook is intended for use by first responders during the initial phase of a
transportation incident involving hazardous materials.