Railroads are a key part of the distribution system for hazardous materials and, thus, much hazardous material passes through railyards en route to intermediate or final consumers. While the vast majority of these materials are shipped without incident, both the number of shipments and the nature of the materials themselves dictate that railyards and surrounding communities be prepared to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies. This report contains information on 11 emergency preparedness functions and 150 guidance recommendations.


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    Title :

    Preparedness of hazardous materials emergencies in railyards: Guidance for railroads and adjacent communities


    Publication date :

    1991


    Size :

    115 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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