API RP 1112 : 1997
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
DEVELOPING A HIGHWAY EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN FOR INCIDENTS INVOLVING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Hardcopy , PDF
06-28-2021
English
11-01-1997
0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 Conformance to API's environmental mission and guiding
principles
3 References
3.1 Referenced publications
3.2 Other pertinent publications
4 Developing a plan
4.1 Basic principles
4.2 Coordination with local emergency planning committees,
law enforcement agencies, and fire departments
4.3 Emergency response communication standards
4.4 Setting priorities
4.5 Training personnel
4.6 Use of contractors
4.7 Emergency response equipment
4.8 Preparing hazardous materials drivers for emergency situations
4.9 Protecting personnel
4.10 Notification requirements
4.11 Working with the media
4.12 Protecting the environment
4.13 Post-response activities
4.14 Third-party responses
4.15 Legal considerations
5 Conclusions
Appendix A - outline of a highway emergency response plan
A.1 Notification of the incident
A.2 Management coordinator
A.3 Emergency response
A.4 Post-response activity by the management coordinator
Appendix B - suggested procedure for removing liquid
hydrocarbons from, and righting overturned, tank vehicles
B.1 Cargo removal
B.2 Removal methods
B.3 Righting the vehicle
B.4 Vacuum trucks
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