☣️ DOT HAZMAT CLASS 6
Toxic & Infectious Substances
Inhalation/skin hazards and potential contamination—limit exposure and control zones.
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⚠️ Training/quick-reference only. For real incidents, follow your SOP/SOG and the current ERG.
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Common hazards (high level)
- Toxic exposure by inhalation/skin contact
- Secondary contamination risk
- Delayed symptoms possible
How to recognize
- Placards indicating Toxic/Poison
- Strong warning labels and sealed packaging
- Victim symptoms without obvious cause
First actions (before Hazmat team)
- Isolate; deny entry; stage upwind
- Request Hazmat + EMS early
- Use appropriate PPE per SOP
- Set decon plan as directed
- Consult current ERG and product data if available
What NOT to do
- Do not touch unknown substances without PPE
- Do not move contaminated victims into clean areas without decon control
- Do not ignore signs/symptoms
Common examples
Pesticides (varies)Certain industrial toxicsBiohazard shipments (rare)
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FAQ
Toxic materials can contaminate responders, equipment, and ambulances—decon prevents spread.
No—some toxics have little/no odor; monitoring and identifiers are safer.
Hazmat resources, EMS, and monitoring—then follow SOP/SOG and ERG.
Sources (high level): DOT/PHMSA class & marking concepts, NFPA 704 overview concepts, and ERG usage principles. This guide does not reproduce ERG guide text—always consult the current ERG for incident-specific protective actions.