5.15 Improvements for Next Time
Some improvements have been identified based on the incident.- Canvas private industry prior to an incident for resources and equipment that can be utilized during an incident.
- Control access to the incident and establish a uniform identification badge for authorized personnel and identification vests for command staff.
- Ensure the chain of custody of a sample product.
- Preplan for the location of the command center so it does not need to be moved.
- Provide continual training with the railroad.
- Speed up the sample process for quicker identification of the product
February 6, 2006
Publication #FHWA-HOP-08-014
