Multimodal RR-101, Rail & Anhydrous Ammonia Safety
Training Event
Overview
Training includes:
- Hands-on workshops, classroom instruction and live scenario-based training.
- Complimentary Lunch
- Certificates upon successful completion will be emailed following the event.
- Multiple Training times and opportunities
- Evening Courses for Volunteer Responders
- An evening edition of the trainings will be offered on May 21st.
Attendee Level
The training is for all levels of responders and administration that includes, but isn't limited to:
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Hazardous Materials Specialist
- Incident Commanders
- First Responders
- Emergency Management Operators
- Training Coordinators and Instructors
Event Focus
Featured topics:
- Safety Around the Railroad
- Understanding Rail Shipping Documents
- Rail car & Tank Car Identification
- Tank Car Valves & Fittings
- Locomotive Emergencies
- Railroad Emergencies Procedures
- AskRail Mobile App
- DECIDE Process
- Hands-on training
- Anhydrous Ammonia Safety for First Responders
Description
Railroad Classroom:
- Safety Around the Railroad
- Understanding Rail Shipping Documents
- Rail car & Tank Car Identification
- Tank Car Valves & Fittings
- Locomotive Emergencies
- Railroad Emergencies Procedures
- AskRail Mobile App
- DECIDE Process
Railroad Hands-On:
Flatcar Rotation: Protective Housing Review, Valves/Fittings, and common leak points
DECIDE Rotation: Simulated Derailment with leaks allowing trainees to utilize the DECIDE Process they learned in class to Identify commodities, leak points, and utilize resources to establish initial isolation zones to plan their first hour on site.
Nutrien Classroom:
Anhydrous Ammonia Safety and Response for Fire Departments. This will prepare the first responder to safely approach and mitigate a transportation emergency involving anhydrous ammonia, including the chemical and physical properties of NH3.
Nutrien Hands-On:
Nurse Tank/Farm Tank construction and anatomy along with response considerations.
Important Details
- An evening edition of the trainings will be offered on May 21st.
- Required Safety Gear: Safety Vest, Hard Hat / Fire Helmet, gloves, safety Glasses, long Pants, and Steel Toe or composite toe Boots.
- 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.
- Be at the site by 8:30am for registration. Depending on registration and training needs, the training schedule may be adjusted prior to event.
- Registration will remain open until after the event. Walk-ins are welcome to register on-site at the training event, however we strongly encourage pre-registration.
Sponsors
- CN Railroad
- Union Pacific Railroad
- Norfolk Southern Corporation
- Nutrien
Contacts
3130 Fairview Park Drive, FL 4
Falls Church VA 22042
Mobile 703-475-5470
ssanchez@chemtrec.com
