What does the orange section of the ERG provide once the material is identified?

The orange section of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) is specifically designed to provide detailed information about hazardous materials once they have been identified. This section includes isolation distances, which are crucial for ensuring the safety of responders and nearby individuals, as well as detailed response recommendations that pertain to the materials in question.

The inclusion of isolation distances is vital to manage risks effectively during incidents involving hazardous materials. For instance, it provides guidance on the safe distance responders should maintain from the material to minimize exposure and the potential for harm from hazards such as fire, toxicity, or explosion.

While general safety guidelines, emergency contact numbers, and evacuation procedures are certainly important during an emergency response, they are addressed in other sections of the ERG. The orange section's focus on specific information after the material identification is what differentiates it and makes it a key resource for responders in the field.