Railroad Day of Training: RR-101 & Responding to Railroad Emergencies
Training Event
Sessions
- to EST
Overview
Training includes:
- Hands-on workshops and classroom instruction
- Complimentary lunch
- Certificates upon successful completion will be emailed following the event
Attendee Level
Emergency responders who should attend include Hazmat Technicians/Teams, Fire and Police Department Leadership, Emergency Management Leadership, and other ICS decision makers
Event Focus
Featured topics:
- Toxic gases
- Corrosive liquids
- Flammable gases
- Hazmat
- Rail Safety
- Tank Car Anatomy
- Leak Mitigation & Capping Kits
- Emergency Response
- Air Monitoring
- Locomotives
Description
Norfolk Southern is an all-day course with our RR101 introductory training course in the morning and the new “Responding to Railroad Emergencies” in the afternoon focusing on the below topics and more:
- The D.E.C.I.D.E. Process
- 9 Stages of a Hazmat Emergency
- Chemical and Physical Properties
- Site Assessment & Safety
- Tank Car/Container Assessment
- Response Objectives & Tactics
- Develop & Execute the Plan
- Offensive Tactics
- Tank Car Capping Kits
- First Responder Mobile Apps
Important Details
Registration will remain open until class capacity is reached
- Participants should bring sturdy leather work boots with a defined heel.
- No open-toe footwear permitted.
- Bring additional PPE as required by your employer.
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 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Depending on registration and training needs, the training schedule may be adjusted prior to event.
Sponsors
- Norfolk Southern Corporation
Contacts
1120 W. Washington St.
Greenville SC 29601
Mobile 4049852820
david.patten@nscorp.com
1120 W. Washington St.
Greenville SC 29601
Mobile 4049852820
david.patten@nscorp.com
