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Railroad Day of Training: RR101 & Responding to Rail Emergencies

Training Event

Location

475 Fryes Lane
Danville KY 40422

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Sessions

  1. to EDT

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  2. to EDT

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  3. to EDT

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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
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Mobile  5022694087
Jon.Simpson@nscorp.com
Jon Simpson
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Mobile  5022694087
Jon.Simpson@nscorp.com