RR-101 & Responding to Railroad Emergencies
Training Event
Overview
Training includes:
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
Attendee Level
- Hazmat technician/specialist
- First responders
- Anyone interested in learning more about this topic
- Basic/Introduction
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- (Must be First Responder!)
Event Focus
Featured topics:
- Toxic gases
- Corrosive liquids
- Flammable gases
- Hazmat
- Rail Safety
- Tank Car Anatomy
- Leak Mitigation & Capping Kits
- Emergency Response
- Locomotives
Description
See Flyer
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 8:50AM for registration. Depending on registration and training needs, the training schedule may be adjusted prior to event.
Registration will remain open until class is full. however we strongly encourage pre-registration.
Sponsors
- Norfolk Southern Corporation
Contacts
1376 Route 837
Elrama PA 15038
Scott.Deutsch@nscorp.com
1376 Route 837
Elrama PA 15038
Scott.Deutsch@nscorp.com