Hazardous Materials: Federal Training for First Responders to Highway and Railroad Incidents

RCED-89-146FS Published: May 26, 1989. Publicly Released: Jun 26, 1989.

Highlights

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on federal provision of training to state and local personnel who first respond to highway and rail accidents involving hazardous materials.

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Topics

Natural Resources and Environment

Emergency managementEmergency medical servicesEmergency preparednessEmployee trainingstate relationsFire fightersFirst respondersHazardous materials emergency responseHazardous substancesMaterials handlingPoliceTraffic accidentsTransportation safety