Chemical Emergency Information for First Responders
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Emergency Response Cards
Detailed tables describing the necessary PPE & actions for different types of exposure to each agent. (From the National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health [NIOSH]) -
ER Procedures in Chemical Hazard Emergencies
Step-by-step protocol (from the National Center for Environmental Health [NCEH]) -
Managing Hazardous Material Incidents
Planning guide for the management of contaminated patients (from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry [ATSDR]) -
Medical Management Guidelines for Unidentified Chemicals
Basic victim management recommendations to follow when the chemical is not known (from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry [ATSDR]) -
Public Health Emergency Response Guide for State, Local, & Tribal Public Health Directors
All-hazards reference tool for health professionals who are responsible for initiating the public health response during the first 24 hours (i.e., the acute phase) of an emergency or disaster. -
Guidance on Initial Responses to a Suspicious Letter/Container With a Potential Biological Threat
(241 KB/6 pages)
Guidelines for local responders, based on existing procedures, on the initial response to letters, packages, or containers containing suspicious powders, liquids, or other materials. Developed by HHS/CDC, FBI, & DHS.