Know where your emergency response guidebook is at all times. Study the index to get a better understanding of how it is laid out by sections.
Familarize yourself with placards and universal symbols used within the emergency response guidebook. Learn to recognize their meaning by sight. Understand the 4-digit codes that are included on the emergency placards.
Keep up to date on the latest revisions and changes made in emergency response guidelines. Make yourself a regular schedule to review updates. If an update doesn't make sense, or you are not sure what is meant, seek further clarification or guidance on procedures from those in authority.
Become familiar with chemicals and hazards mentioned within the Emergency Response Guidebook. Use downtime to increase your knowledge base of procedures in the event of an emergency.
