What topics are covered by the ERG Green Pages?

• A. Extremely hazardous substances and protection distances
• B. Hazards and public safety
• C. Shipping papers and bills
• D. First aid guidelines

Answer: (A)

The Green Pages are all about Extremely Hazardous Substances and the protective action distances for those materials. This section gives you quick, precise guidance on how far to keep people away and whether to evacuate or shelter in place when a spill or release involves an extremely hazardous substance. That focus helps responders establish a safe perimeter right away, even before more detailed material-specific data is available.

Shipping papers and bills, for example, deal with regulatory paperwork rather than hazard distances. First aid guidelines are about medical treatment and are not the information you’d use to set up incident barriers. Hazards and public safety is a broad idea, but the Green Pages specifically pinpoint the substances and the required protective distances.