Emergency Response Resources
CI maintains a number of safety publications and training videos related to mission chemical response. All are available in the CI Bookstore. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Transportation and Transport Canada provide the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) and other emergency response resource materials. To learn more, visit our bookstore online: https://www.chlorineinstitute.org/products.
CI issues informational CHLOREP Bulletin's to provide pertinent information and learning opportunities for CHLOREP Teams and first responders. When this occurs, Information Bulletins may be issued to inform the teams of the incidents or changes to equipment or procedures. Please find and download our emergency response-related Information Bulletins below. Questions or comments should be directed to the Technical Service department at techsvc@cl2.com.
- Guidance for First Responders Handling "Orphaned" Chlorine Containers
- CHLOREP Team Guidance for Responding to Orphaned Chlorine Containers (member log-in required)
- Wall Chart 9) Guidance for Scrap Recycling Facilities Handling "Orphaned" Chlorine Containers
- Wall Chart 9 Spanish) Guidance for Scrap Recycling Facilities Handling "Orphaned" Chlorine Containers
- Wall Chart 10) Guidance for First Responders Handling "Orphaned" Chlorine Containers
Spanish Instruction Booklets - Chlorine Institute Emergency Kits
In partnership with KCSM Servicios, S.A. de C.V., the following instruction booklet has been translated into Spanish.
- Chlorine Institute Kit “C” de Emergencia Para Carros Tanque & Tanques de Carga que Transportan Cloro
CI is currently working to translate the Instruction Booklets for Chlorine Institute Emergency Kit “A” for 100 LB. and 150 LB. Chlorine Cylinders and the Chlorine Institute Emergency Kit 'B' for Chlorine Ton Containers into Spanish.
Folletos de instrucciones en español - Kits de emergencia del Instituto de cloro
En asociación con KCSM Servicios, S.A. de C.V., el siguiente folleto de instrucciones se ha traducido al español.
Actualmente, CI está trabajando para traducir los Folletos de instrucciones para el kit de emergencia “A” del Instituto del Cloro para cilindros de cloro de 100 libras (45 kgs.) y 150 libras (68 kgs.) y el kit de emergencia “B” del Instituto de Cloro para contenedores de cloro en español.
Chlorine Chemical & Physical Properties Video (44 minutes)
Objectives of this video:
- Introduce TRANSCAER®, CHEMTREC®, the Chlorine Institute and CHLOREP
- Provide an overview of the chemical and physical properties, uses and hazards of chlorine and the health and environmental hazards that may be encountered
- Provide an understanding of chlorine exposure and treatment of exposures
- Provide an overview of the resources available
Chlorine Emergency Response Video (1 hour 4 minutes)
Objectives of this video:
- Introduce TRANSCAER®, CHEMTREC®, the Chlorine Institute and CHLOREP
- Review the various chlorine shipping and storage containers, how to identify them and differentiate them from other chemical containers
- Provide an overview of the emergency response kits that can be used to mitigate leaks from those containers if other methods (i.e. closing valves, etc.) are not successful
- Review of CHLOREP Case Studies and Chlorine Incidents
- Review Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Public Protective Actions recommendations, considerations and decisions
- Provide an overview of the resources available
Please note CI does not issue certificates for watching these online learning videos. We do issue certificates for participation in CI webinars and our Rail Safety & Hazmat Emergency Response training events. These events and webinars are continually posted to the ER Training, Exercises & Outreach page.
Video de Respuesta a Emergencias de Cloro (1 hora 35 minutos)
Objetivos de este video:
- Introducir a TRANSCAER®, CHEMTREC®, el Instituto del Cloro y CHLOREP
- Revisar los diversos contenedores de transporte y almacenamiento de cloro, así cómo identificarlos y diferenciarlos de otros contenedores de productos químicos
- Proporcionar una descripción general de los kits de respuesta a emergencias de cloro que se pueden utilizar para mitigar las fugas de esos contenedores si otros métodos (es decir, cerrar válvulas, etc.) no tienen éxito
- Revisión de casos de estudio de CHLOREP e incidentes con cloro
- Revisar el equipo de protección personal (EPP) y las recomendaciones, consideraciones y decisiones sobre acciones de protección pública
- Proporcionar una visión general de otros recursos disponibles
Tenga en cuenta que el Instituto del Cloro no emite certificados por ver estos videos en línea. Emitimos certificados cuando se participa activamente en los seminarios en línea de Instiuto y en nuestros eventos de capacitación de Seguridad Ferroviária y Respuesta a Emergencias de Materiales Peligrosos. Estos eventos y seminarios web se anuncian continuamente en la Página de capacitación y divulgación de eventos de entrenamientos de emergencias de cloro.
Instructor Presentation Materials
Chlorine Chemical & Physical Properties Slide Presentation & Script: To download the PowerPoint slides and script *member log-in required (link is broken on original site)
Chlorine Emergency Response Presentation & Script: To download the PowerPoint slides and script *member log-in required
Chlorine Chemical & Physical Properties Slide Presentation & Script (SPANISH): To download the PowerPoint slides and script *member log-in required
Chlorine Emergency Response Presentation & Script (SPANISH): To download the PowerPoint slides and script *member log-in required