Railroad Day of Training: RR101 & Responding to Rail Emergencies
Training Event
Overview
Training includes:
- Hands-on rotations and classroom instruction
- Complimentary lunch
- Small group work for risk assessment on releases during rail emergency
- Certificates upon successful completion will be 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:
- Toxic gases
- Corrosive liquids
- Flammable gases
- Hazmat
- Rail Safety
- Tank Car Anatomy
- Leak Mitigation & Capping Kits
- Emergency Response
- Locomotives
Description
Railroad 101:
- Introduction to Railroad Ops.
- Safety Around the Railroad
- Rail Car ID & Tank Car Anatomy
- Locomotive Components
- Rail Shipping Documents
- Railroad Emergency Procedures
Responding to Railroad Emergencies:
- D.E.C.I.D.E. Process
- Site Assessment & Safety
- Response Objectives & Tactics
- Develop & Execute the Plan
- Offensive Tactics Instruction
Important Details
Required Safety gear: Normal work wear/casual attire or uniform of the day. No open toes shoes permitted
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
- Norfolk Southern Corporation
Contacts
Jon
Simpson
Jon
Simpson