Ammonia Emergency Response Training & Live-Release Drill
Training Event
Overview
Training includes:
- Classroom instruction and live release ammonia
- Complimentary lunch
- Certificates will be emailed following completion of the electronic course feedback form.
Note: The ammonia drill will be held at another nearby location, the address will be provided at the training. All attendees need to report to the classroom portion of training in the morning. You are responsible for your own transportation between training locations, if you need a ride between locations, please email ebernstein@chemtrec.com to determine availability.
Attendee Level
- Technician Level or Ammonia Specialist (Ammonia Drill – Entry)
- Operations Level (Ammonia Drill – Decon & Air Monitoring)
- Awareness Level (May observe the drill from a safe distance and attend the lecture portion in the morning)
Event Focus
Featured Topics:
- Railroad 101 + ICS During Rail Incidents
- AskRail® Mobile App
- Anhydrous Ammonia Overview
- Properties
- Routes of Exposure
- Health Effects
- First Aid
- Containers/Bulk and Non-Bulk Packaging
- Markings/Placards/Labels
- Ammonia Processes
- Types of Ammonia Releases
- Ammonia Response Tactics
- Control/Containment (Discussion-Only)
- ER Guide Cards
- Tarp & Cover (Discussion-Only)
Description
Classroom Sessions:
- Rail Incidents + DOT112J340W Tank Car Overview: Rail hazmat safety and emergency response procedures are reviewed, along with how railroads can integrate unto your unified command structure and the resources available to you when responders to an incident on or near the railroad.
- AskRail® Mobile App: Learn about The AskRail smartphone app - a safety tool giving first responders immediate access to accurate, timely data about what type of hazardous materials a railcar is carrying.
- Ammonia Properties & Emergency Response: An overview of anhydrous ammonia, including its chemical and physical properties, placards, labels, containers, tank construction, and the hazards and potential outcomes associated with an anhydrous ammonia incident.
Field Exercises:
- DOT 112 fittings plate: Learn about the protective housing; valves and fittings.
- Midland & Indian Springs ERK Workshop:Learn about potential leak scenarios for flammable gas tank car valves and fittings and how to mitigate those leaks. Install the Midland and Indian Springs Emergency Response Kits on a typical flammable gas assembly.
- Ammonia Drill: Live release ammonia drill for participants to practice and perform basic control and confinement operations, including tarp and cover. Decontamination and air monitoring will also be incorporated into the drill.
Important Details
Required PPE for Drill Participants (MUST BRING WITH YOU):
- Operations Level Drill Participants: Turnout Gear or Level B, plus thermal gloves & chemical gloves
- Technician Level Drill Participants: Level A or Encapsulated Level B + plus thermal gloves & chemical gloves. You can utilize Level A suits that are expired or did not pass pressure test at this drill. LION MT94 suits are allowed. No Level A training suits are allowed.
- For any questions related to PPE for the ammonia drill, please email our lead ammonia instructor David Binder at dbinder@tannerind.com.
*Must be Technician Level to enter the live release area of the ammonia drill.
*Operations Level can participate in decontamination and air monitoring.
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 7:30 AM for registration. Class will begin promptly at 8:00AM.
Sponsors
- CSX Transportation
- Tanner Industries, Inc.
- TRANSCAER
