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Essential Resource for Transportation or Handling Incidents Involving Hazardous MaterialsLabelmaster offers the 2016 edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) – a must have for anyone who handles or transports dangerous goods (hazardous materials). The ERG is a go-to manual to help responders quickly identify the specific or generic classification of the hazardous material or materials that may be involved in an incident, which helps protect themselves and the general public during the initial response phase.The ERG is published every four years by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to meet updated regulations and new products and technology, and incorporate relevant feedback from emergency responders. The 2016 ERG is due to be released in the first quarter of 2016. The new version includes 10 added, revised or expanded sections, covers approximately 3,500 materials and features 62 separate guides for describing what to do when different categories of hazardous materials are released.Updates to the 2016 ERG edition include: Expanded Rail Car Identification and Road Trailer Identification charts Added information about Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) markings Expanded table of placards Updated pipeline emergency response information Addition of all new dangerous goods/hazardous materials listed in UN Recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods“The ERG is the foremost resource to help quickly identify and respond to transportation or handling incidents involving chemical hazards in an emergency,” said Jeanne Zmich, Vice President of Research and Development at Labelmaster. “The compact book helps keep accidents from becoming worst-case scenarios, and all front-line personnel and first responders should have the ERG handy and know how to use it.“These changes and additions make the 2016 edition the most comprehensive, useful and essential ERG ever developed,” added Zmich.The ERG is suited for truck drivers, railroad and maritime personnel, freight facility and warehouse workers, pipeline employees, first responders, pilots and air freight handlers, and police and firefighters.The U.S. DOT published the first ERG in 1973 to give emergency response workers on the scene of a hazardous materials incident a guide for correct and effective response. Today, the ERG is found aboard virtually every piece of fire apparatus, police vehicle, hazardous material response unit and Coast Guard vessel in service today.

ERG. The orange section gives the information on primary hazards and emergency response actions. Find the important information on PPE, evacuation distances, spill control, fire control and first aid measures in this section.Green – Chemicals highlighted in green in the blue section or the yellow section shows they are toxic inhalation materials (TIH). TIH have specific initial isolation distance and protective action distance information. Be sure to keep in mind the location of the hazard. If the hazard is confined to a building, the evacuation distances will be different.White – There is a host of specialized information in the ERG. The white section in front includes many of the specialized items that could be of interest to industry. It shows information on rail cars, trailer identification, placards and pipeline information. The white pages in the back of the book provide information on explosives, boiling liquid expanding vapor explosions and a glossary.Changes for the New 2016 ERGScheduled to be releases in 2016, the new edition of the ERG includes the following changes:New instructions and flow chartExpanded table of placardsExpanded rail car ID chartsUpdated TIH sectionUpdated pipeline informationInformation on GHS (Global Harmonized System) symbolsIt is important to train employees how to use the ERG. By using games and other methods of training, you can keep interest and skills fresh. Knowing how to use the information in the ERG is key in assisting in the safety of your employees and the neighbors around your business. A video highlighting the changes, and a new training game, the 2016 ERG Game, can be found at:

Which Gear Should I Choose?Each gear will have a "basement" power level. No matter what number the app is sending to the trainer, the trainer will not be able to get below this basement level. If you are in this situation, try switching to an easier gear on your bike. Keep switching until the lowest power your trainer gives you is below the lowest target the app gives you. That's the gear you need to choose for ERG mode. We recommend using the small chainring in the front, and the middle of the cassette at the back. This may need adjusting, based on your recovery targets, but is a good starting point to finding the correct gear. Can't meet the power targets in low cadence intervalsThis is the opposite problem to the one listed above. If your trainer can't meet the low cadence power targets, you'll need to change gears. Shifting to the large chainring on your bike should resolve this issue. Please note though, that this may affect your recovery interval. This may be one scenario where shifting in ERG mode is required. (note that this is not true for all trainers).When to use ERG mode/ When NOT to use ERG modeSome smart trainers are better than others when it comes to ERG mode. If you’ve got a top-of-the-line KICKR, you can probably manage most of the workouts that are in the app, in ERG mode. There are some workouts that are best done in Level mode:ViolatorThe ShovelThe Tool ShedThe CureHalf is EasyCadence drillsDo As You're Told (this will depend on your trainer)Full Frontal (this should NEVER be done in ERG mode!)The second half of Half Monty is also a Level Mode-only workout. Any workout where your trainer struggles to add or remove the resistance during the interval should be done in Level mode. As mentioned earlier, this will vary depending on the trainer that you own. Using a smart controllable Wheel-On trainerWheel-on smart trainers need some special care to ensure that they are properly calibrated to report accurate power measurements. We recommend the following before each ride:Check tire

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When an emergency incident happens at your facility, will you know where to go for valuable information? Understanding how to use the Emergency Response Guidebook before an incident happens is the key.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_bg_position=”middle” xt_bg_attach=”scroll” xt_pattern_opacity=”100″][vc_column][xt_networks title=”share ” force_original_colors=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”5401″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ xt_row_id=”Set Up Your Workstation”][vc_column][vc_tta_pageable no_fill_content_area=”1″ active_section=”1″ pagination_color=”mulled-wine” css=”.vc_custom_1490255059671{margin: 0px !important;}”][vc_tta_section title=”Section 1″ tab_id=”1490254885380-c42717bb-64c7″][vc_column_text]The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) first was released by the U.S. Department of Transportation in 1973. Since then, the ERG has undergone some changes and has evolved into an efficient and effective means of initial information during an emergency incident.While some might think that this tool is just for use by emergency responders, they are mistaken. The ERG not only is useful to firefighters, police officers and EMS professionals, but to many others in a variety of industries.The key to using the ERG is understanding how the guidebook works, and the process used to safely size-up our emergency incidents. This does not necessarily mean that an incident already has occurred.The ERG is a great tool for pre-planning responses to the hazards associated with the materials we work with on a daily basis. The ERG is a tool for identifying the hazards and providing critical information on first aid, fire extinguishment and evacuation distances to protect ourselves, our workers and the community that surrounds our workplace.Color-Coded SectionsFrom the first glance, you will notice that the ERG has four color-coded sections. The sections are color-coded for easy reference without having to know the page number. The 2016 ERG will have an expanded flow chart for ease of operation. It is important to understand what each of the sections covers.Yellow – If you find yourself saying, “I only know the 4-digit UN number for this material,” then the yellow section will help you with your response. All you need is the UN number and you can look up the physical name and corresponding guide number for the material in the yellow section.Blue – The blue section lists chemicals by name in alphabetical order. The blue section also will give you the cross reference to the UN number of a material and most importantly, the guide number associated with the material. Take care matching the spelling of the chemical name; there are several names that have similar spelling.Orange – All other sections lead to the orange section. This section is the “meat and potatoes” of the

There are 2 smart trainer modes used in the SYSTM app: ERG mode and Level mode. In ERG mode, the trainer will meet the power targets for you, while in Level mode, you will need to shift gears to meet the power targets.How does ERG mode work?Knowing how your trainer works will help ensure that you have the best experience. The trainer applies resistance based on the speed of the flywheel. The trainer will try to match the resistance target no matter what. You can expect that if you drop your cadence, the trainer will add resistance making pedaling harder. If you increase your cadence, the trainer will release the resistance. It is important to keep the cadence steady and on-target during the workout.If your target power is too high and you’re unable to keep the cadence target, the trainer will continually add resistance as your cadence decreases, until it locks down and you are no longer able to turn the pedals. (This is sometimes referred to as ERG Lockdown or the ERG death spiral). If this happens, simply stop pedaling and allow the trainer to release the resistance. You might want to reduce the target intensity if this keeps happening.Unlike level mode, where you’re trying to meet the power targets, in ERG mode, you want to meet the cadence targets. The trainer will meet the power target for you.Every smart trainer is a bit different in its response time. Some of the higher-end trainers such as the Wahoo Kickr or the Tacx Neo will be able to meet the power target in 3 to 5 seconds. Other trainers might take 5 to 10 seconds. Just keep the cadence steady and wait for the resistance to add on.With fast cadence increases, the trainer bleeds resistance to avoid overshooting the power target. With a fast enough cadence you’ll feel very little resistance applied at all. You will likely experience this "spinning out" at the end of a sprint. This will also be the experience you have if you're trying to match the power target by increasing your cadence, rather than allowing