CN Railroad Incident Response Training - Holden, La
Training Event
Overview
Training includes:
- Classroom – 3 hours (09:00-12:00)
- · Scene Safety
- · Initial Response Procedures
- · RR Personnel
- · Railcar Identification
- · Incident Management / Unified Command
- · Shipping Papers
- · Locomotive Hazards
- · Damage Assessment
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
Field/Hands On Training: 3 hours (1:00-4:00)
· Tank Car Anatomy
· Leak Mitigation
· Tank Car Valves and Fittings
· Emergency Capping Kits Application
Attendee Level
- Hazmat technician/specialist
- First responders
- Basic/Introduction
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Emergency Management
Event Focus
Featured topics:
- Hazmat
- Rail Safety
- Tank Car Anatomy
- Leak Mitigation & Capping Kits
- Emergency Response
- Air Monitoring
- Locomotives
Description
Classroom Sessions
Morning session you will learn about railroad operations, sight safety hazards and rail hazmat safety and emergency response procedures, shipping documents and locomotive safety
Field Exercises
Outside rotations you 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, you will also learn leak mitigation techniques and emergency capping kit installations.
Important Details
Required Safety Gear: Enter all required safety gear {e.g. Safety vest, hard hat, 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 {08:30} for registration. Depending on registration and training needs, the training schedule may be adjusted prior to event.
Registration will remain open until max of 30 students per class.
Sponsors
- CN Railroad
Contacts
1625 Depot Street
Stevens Point WI 54481
Mobile 901-846-0569
Kenneth.collins@cn.ca
