To contact the shipper for hazard and response information, where can a firefighter obtain the information number?

To contact the shipper for hazard and response information, where can a firefighter obtain the information number?

• A. Emergency Response Guide
• B. Shipping Papers
• C. Computer Aided Management of Emergency Operations
• D. Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number

Answer: (B)

The key idea is knowing where to find the shipper’s 24-hour emergency contact for hazard and response information. That information number is listed on the shipping papers carried with the shipment. It’s included there so responders can reach the shipper directly for detailed material data and guidance during an incident, along with the proper shipping name, hazard class, quantity, and other details. The Emergency Response Guidebook is used for initial actions based on hazards, not to provide contact numbers. The CAS Registry Number identifies the chemical itself, not a contact point. CAMEO is a planning and management tool for emergencies, not the source of the shipper’s contact information in the field.

The key idea is knowing where to find the shipper’s 24-hour emergency contact for hazard and response information. That information number is listed on the shipping papers carried with the shipment. It’s included there so responders can reach the shipper directly for detailed material data and guidance during an incident, along with the proper shipping name, hazard class, quantity, and other details. The Emergency Response Guidebook is used for initial actions based on hazards, not to provide contact numbers. The CAS Registry Number identifies the chemical itself, not a contact point. CAMEO is a planning and management tool for emergencies, not the source of the shipper’s contact information in the field.