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Identification for hazardous materials!
standard system for identification of hazards of material for emergency response
Provides basic information for emergency personnel responding to a fire or spill and those planning for emergency response.
It is a Standard System devised by NFPA for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response.
1.2 Purpose.
1.2.1 This standard shall provide a simple, readily recognized,
and easily understood system of markings that provides
a general idea of the hazards of a material and the severity of
these hazards as they relate to emergency response.
1.2.2 The objectives of the system shall be as follows:
(1) To provide an appropriate signal or alert and on-the-spot
information to safeguard the lives of both public and private
emergency response personnel
(2) To assist in planning for effective fire and emergency control
operations, including cleanup
(3) To assist all designated personnel, engineers, and plant
and safety personnel in evaluating hazards
