How many color-coded sections are in the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)?

The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) is designed to assist first responders in managing hazardous materials incidents safely and effectively. The correct number of color-coded sections in the ERG is six. These sections serve distinct purposes and help responders quickly locate the information they need when dealing with different types of hazardous materials.

The six color-coded sections provide organized information, including:

1. White pages: These include general information about the guidebook itself and instructions on how to use it.

2. Green pages: These provide a table of initial isolation and protective action distances for specific hazardous materials.

3. Yellow pages: These list materials in alphabetical order by their identification number, offering information such as the specific hazards of each material and suggested response measures.

4. Blue pages: Similar to the yellow pages, these list materials in alphabetical order, but categorize them by name (instead of by the identification number), offering guidance on hazardous substances.

5. Gray pages: These provide information on a variety of toxic inhalation hazards.

6. Orange pages: These contain information on firefighting and personal protective equipment for specific materials.

Each section of the ERG is color-coded for quick reference, facilitating swift and accurate responses to hazardous