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Key training videos Watch video

Note:

  • These excellent videos and guides are generally targeted at those responding to transportation incidents with very few victims.
  • Implementation of all the guidance recommendations may not be completely feasible for some of the very large, mass casualty incidents covered by REMM, such as an IND.
  • These videos are included in a much more extensive professional training program for transportation accident responders.

Source of videos:
DOE / Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program (TEPP) / Modular Emergency Response Radiological Transportation Training (MERRTT)

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Managing hazardous materials cargo: Key guidance

  • Emergency Responder Radioactive Materials Quick Reference Sheet (PDF - 461 KB) (DOE/TEPP)
    • Includes examples radiation labels and placards for cargo
  • Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), 2020 (USDOT/Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration)
    • Provides first responders with a go-to manual to help deal with hazmat transportation accidents (including radiation) during the critical first 30 minutes.
    • ERG Handbook in PDF format (PDF - 3.33 MB)
      • Hazard Classification System (9 classes)
        • Radioactive materials (Class 7), see page 6
      • Table of Hazard Markings, Labels and Placards
        • Graphics library of hazardous material types: see pages 7-9
        • Radiation placards numbers: see page 9
      • Hazard Identification (ID) Numbers:
        • Library of ID numbers: see pages 18-21
        • Radiation hazard numbers: 70,768, 78; see page 21
      • Radioactive Materials Information library
        • Radioactive Materials: see pages 258-269
      • ERG Mobile App is available
      • Supplementary app: CBRN
        • App developed in partnership between the Vermont Department of Health, Saint Michael's College Department of Public Safety and Saint Michael's College Fire and Rescue.
        • Designed to supplement the US DOT Emergency Response Guide (ERG), but not replace it. Full ERG download
        • Includes excellent resources for initial first responders on scene who suspect a potential Radiological /Nuclear emergency incident
        • Link to initial activities video listed in the "Table of Contents" as "Radiological and Nuclear" (video 2:09)
        • Links to R/N training videos and documents listed in the "Table of Contents" page on page labeled "Training Videos/Docs"
        • Downloadable in Apple store with search for "CBRN"
  • Radioactive Material Shipping Packages (YouTube - 5:48 minutes) (DOE/TEPP/MERRTT) Watch video
  • Packaging and Transportation (DOE)
  • See also REMM page: Understanding Shipping Labels and Placards for Radioactive Materials

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Understanding Shipping Labels and Placards for Radioactive Materials

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DOE/Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program (TEPP) resource materials

REMM comment on the TEPP guidance below:

These excellent guides are generally targeted at those responding to incidents with very few victims.
Implementation of all the guidance recommendations may not be completely feasible for some of the very large, mass casualty incidents covered by REMM, such as an IND.

Model Procedures

Exercises and Drills

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