Public Safety

The DOT’s Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG2004) for infectious substance ( Guide 158) provides a guide to aid first responders. For pubic safety, the first responders in the spill incident site should do the followings:

• CALL Emergency Response Telephone Number on Shipping Paper first. If Shipping Paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number listed on the inside back cover.
  

• As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area for at least 25 meters (75 feet) in all directions.
  

• Keep unauthorized personnel away.
  

• Stay upwind.
  

• Obtain identity of substance involved.