What is Emergency Response Information (ERI) in the IATA DGR context?

• A. Guidance for first responders on actions to take in an incident.
• B. A list of emergency contact numbers for shippers.
• C. Instructions for packaging design.
• D. Guidance provided for first responders on the actions to take in the event of an incident involving dangerous goods.

Answer: (D)

Emergency Response Information is the guidance provided for first responders on the actions to take in the event of an incident involving dangerous goods. In the IATA DGR framework, this information distills the hazards of the shipped dangerous goods into practical, scene-by-scene steps—what to do first, what to avoid, what PPE to wear, how to contain or mitigate releases, and how to coordinate with authorities. It’s specifically about dangerous goods and the immediate actions needed at the incident site, not just general emergency guidance, not packaging design instructions, and not a simple list of shipper contact numbers. This makes it the most accurate description of ERI in this context.