The US Department of Transportation (DOT) estimates there are more than 800,000 daily shipments of hazardous materials traveling throughout the United States. This large number means there are ample opportunities for HazMat emergencies. As a result, every year the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP), the only US organization devoted to the professional advancement of the HazMat field, simulates an emergency response scenario (ERS) at its annual conference to review and teach HazMat emergency protocols.
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