ISO 17840-3:2019 pdf download – Road vehicles – Information for first and second responders
1 Scope
This document defines the template layout of the Emergency Response Guide (ERG) providing necessary and useful information about a vehicle involved in an accident to support the rescue team rescuing the occupants as quickly and as safely as possible, and to promote the correct action with respect to the vehicle technology concerned. The ERG also provides in-depth information related to fire, submersion and leakage of fluids. The ERG contains crucial and in-depth information linked to the rescue sheet (ISO 17840 parts 1 and 2), to inform training and development of rescue procedures. The headings/contents of the rescue sheet and the ERG information are aligned with each other, i.e. the ERG information works as an extension of the related rescue sheet. The template defines the layout and general contents, for ease of use by first and second responders. The guide can be communicated in paper or electronic format. The ERG template follows in principle a flowchart for the main actions of the first and second responders arriving at an accident scene or performing towing and other activities afterwards. The ERG can be related to a specific vehicle model, to a family of similar vehicle models, or to a certain type of vehicle technology in general.
This document is applicable to passenger cars, buses, coaches, light and heavy commercial vehicles according to ISO 3833. The proposed template can be beneficial for use also for other types of vehicles (e.g. trains, trams, airplanes), although this is out of the scope of this document. The identification of the vehicle and of the model via a database using the license plate, the VIN number, an automatic emergency call system (e.g. e-Call) system or other identifiers (e.g. bar code or QR code) is not covered by this document. The rescue procedure or the process of handling the ERG is not covered by this document.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 17840-1, Road vehicles — Information for first and second responders — Part 1: Rescue sheet for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles
ISO 17840-2, Road vehicles — Information for first and second responders — Part 2: Rescue sheet for buses,coaches and heavy commercial vehicles
ISO 17840-4, Road vehicles — Information for first and second responders — Part 4: Propulsion energy identification
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions in ISO 17840-1 and the following apply.
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3.1 emergency response guide
ERG
specific information allowing responders to take the appropriate actions in an emergency situation with regard to a certain technology or design principles
Note 1 to entry: The ERG describes first and/or second response operations, and related warnings and cautions, for a specific vehicle model, to a family of similar vehicle models, or to a certain type of vehicle technology in general.