CSX Responder Incident Train: Hazmat Technician Level Training - Baldwin, FL
Training Event
Overview
This is a one-day training event designed for Hazmat Technicians with the potential to respond to a railroad accident or incident.
Tuesday - Thursday, February 11-13, A 6-hour class - broken into two 3-hour segments with lunch being provided.
Friday, February 14, A 3-hour training session covering the topics listed under Session 1. It WILL NOT include the tactical training exercises of Session 2. This is designed more for awareness level personnel, and you will only need to register for one timeslot. Lunch will not be provided this day.
- Hands-on experience and instruction utilizing our CSX Responder Incident Training (RIT) Train.
- Supplements the ERRI online training course: CSX Transportation - Emergency Response to Railroad Incidents (ERRI) | TRANSCAER
- Certificates upon successful completion will be mailed/emailed following the event.
Attendee Level
- Hazmat technician/specialist
- First responders
- Anyone interested in learning more about this topic
- Basic/Introduction
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Event Focus
Featured topics:
- Railroad & Hazmat Safety
- Railroad Personnel / Officials
- Initial Response Procedures
- Shipping Papers / AskRail
- Tank Car 101
- Locomotive 101
- Incident Management / Unified Command
- Leak Mitigation & Capping Kits
- Air Monitoring
Description
Classroom Sessions
Session 1: Learn about railroad operations, hazards, and safety rules. Density Study Overview. Rail hazmat safety and emergency response procedures are reviewed. CSX / First Responder on-scene incident expectations.
Field Exercises:
Anatomy of a Tank Car: Learn about the anatomy of general service and pressure tank cars including protective housings, valves and fittings, truck components, safety appliances, jacket, shell and head construction, placards and markings.
Anatomy of a Locomotive: Learn about the anatomy of a locomotive and discuss unique challenges associated with responding to a rail incident involving them (e.g. Crew rescue; fuel, oil, and other fluid spills; on-board fires, electrical system; air brake system, etc.)
Protective Housings & Fittings: Learn about the various fittings and safety features inside a variety of protective housings. Understand how to operate valves, obtain temperature and pressure readings, determine "outage," and identify common release points.
Session 2: Attendees will build on the knowledge learned from the first session and complete a variety of field exercises.
Field Exercises:
Emergency Capping Kits: Learn and apply emergency capping kits (C-Kit, Indian Springs ERK, & Midland Kit)
Containment: Apply a "haz-hammock," practice various plugging and patching techniques, and dam and dike a release from rail equipment.
Important Details
Required Safety Gear: Safety vest, gloves, safety glasses, long pants, and steel toe or composite toe boots. Bunker gear required during the afternoon sessions of the full-day sessions.
Prior to Training: watch the Emergency Response to Railroad Incidents video to familiarize yourself with concepts discussed in class - CSX Transportation - Emergency Response to Railroad Incidents (ERRI) | TRANSCAER)
Please advise the instructor(s) of any pre-existing medical condition(s) that may preclude you from participating in any field exercise. Stay hydrated and alert.
Registration will remain open until the event. Walk-ins are welcome to register on-site at the training event, however we strongly encourage pre-registration.
Contacts
500 Water Street
Jacksonville FL 32202
Mobile 904-738-9360
sean_reid@csx.com
