You have stopped at a distance from a train car that has derailed and appears to be leaking some kind of gas. What will help you identify the substance and precautions you should take?

A) Experience with previous incidents can be most in identifying the substance by color, smell, and volatility.
B) CHEMTREC papers that are carried in all emergency vehicles that contain specific information related to any emergency situation involving chemicals.
C) Emergency Response Guidebook will identify placards and give basic instructions in initial management steps.
D) Shipping papers that are located on the end of the cars will contain all MSDS, including any specific hazards that exist and management strategies.


Answer: C

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