Transport Canada Emergency Response Task Force : final report and recommendations : a comprehensive strategy for improving transportation of dangerous goods incident response in Canada.: T86-18/2016E-PDF

“The Emergency Response Task Force (ERTF) submits this Final Report to the Director General, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Directorate at Transport Canada. It presents 40 recommendations on ways to improve emergency response assistance to incidents involving flammable liquids transported by rail. ERTF recommendations address three main areas, which are to: improve the Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP) Program, expand ERAP requirements to other flammable liquids, and enhance emergency response, preparedness and training"--Executive summary, p. 1.

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Department/Agency Canada. Transport Canada.
Canada. Transport Canada. Emergency Response Task Force.
Title Transport Canada Emergency Response Task Force : final report and recommendations : a comprehensive strategy for improving transportation of dangerous goods incident response in Canada.
Variant title Comprehensive strategy for improving transportation of dangerous goods incident response in Canada
Emergency Response Task Force : final report and recommendations : comprehensive strategy for improving TDG incident response in Canada
Publication type Monograph
Language [English]
Other language editions [French]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Note(s) Issued also in French under title: Groupe de travail sur les interventions d'urgence de Transports Canada : rapport final et recommandations : stratégie intégrée pour améliorer l’intervention lors d’incidents de transport de marchandises dangereuses au Canada.
"Presented to Director General, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, July 13, 2016."
Includes bibliographical references.
1. Executive summary -- 2. Thoughts from the Chair and Vice-Chair -- 3. Glossary -- 4. Introduction -- 5. ERTF findings and recommendations -- 6. Importance of networking -- 7. Next steps -- 8. Conclusion -- Annex A. List of ERTF recommendations -- Annex B. ERTF membership organization representation -- Annex C. List of presentations -- Annex D. Flammable Liquids Technical Advisor competency profile -- Annex E. Priority 2, 3 and 4 flammable liquids for ERAP potential -- Annex F. Railway dangerous goods incidents ‑ roles and responsibilities table -- Annex G. Flammable liquid (TDG) emergency response chart - a disciplined approach.
Publishing information Ottawa : Transport Canada, c2016.
Description ii, 94 p. : col. ill.
ISBN 978-0-660-05970-9
Catalogue number
  • T86-18/2016E-PDF
Departmental catalogue number 15343E
Subject terms Hazardous materials transport
Railway accidents
Emergency preparedness
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