Divide the class into small groups, and give each group 3-5 chemicals to identify using proper chemical names. Give each group 3-5 minutes to identify the chemicals, and report to the class their findings. Give the first responder on a hazardous materials incident, basic procedures for dealing with the incident. Remind the student that the information is for only protective actions, and is very generic. Each guide is used for more then one chemical.
Guides are also divided into groups dealing with specific categories of chemicals.
Activity for students. Have each group 3-5 minutes to identify the proper guide, and report it to the class. To identify suggested isolation zone for chemicals that are identified as toxic from vapors of the spilled chemical. This section also contains a list of water reactive materials, that when mixed with water will produce a large amount of toxic fumes. Chemicals are listed in U.N. number order in this section.