Which ERG color is associated with initial isolation and protective action distances when a chemical name is highlighted?

Which ERG color is associated with initial isolation and protective action distances when a chemical name is highlighted?

• A. Green
• B. Orange
• C. Yellow
• D. Blue

Answer: (A)

Green pages contain the information you need for initial response actions. When a chemical name is highlighted in the ERG, you turn to the green section to find the initial isolation and protective action distances, which tell you how far to keep people away and what protective actions (evacuate, shelter in place, etc.) are advised. This section is designed to give responders quick, actionable distance guidance to keep everyone safe as the incident is being assessed. The other colors serve different purposes: the orange section offers specific guide-number actions for listed materials, the blue section provides hazard and health information, and the yellow section is an index to help you locate materials and their guide numbers.

Green pages contain the information you need for initial response actions. When a chemical name is highlighted in the ERG, you turn to the green section to find the initial isolation and protective action distances, which tell you how far to keep people away and what protective actions (evacuate, shelter in place, etc.) are advised. This section is designed to give responders quick, actionable distance guidance to keep everyone safe as the incident is being assessed. The other colors serve different purposes: the orange section offers specific guide-number actions for listed materials, the blue section provides hazard and health information, and the yellow section is an index to help you locate materials and their guide numbers.