CN Railroad Incident Response Training - Metairie, 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
Description
Classroom Sessions
Morning session you will learn about the railroad operations, sight safety hazards and rail hazmat safety and emergency response procedures, shipping papers and locomotive emergencies
Field Exercises
Outside rotations will 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. As well as leak mitigation techniques and emergency capping kit applications.
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 per day of 50 the event. Walk-ins are welcome to register on-site at the training event, however we strongly encourage pre-registration.
Sponsors
- CN Railroad
Contacts
1625 Depot Street
Stevens Point WI 54481
Mobile 901-846-0569
Kenneth.collins@cn.ca