Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Training

Classroom Sessions:

Chemical and physical properties: An overview of molten sulfur and hydrogen sulfide, including their chemical and physical properties, placards, labels, containers, tank construction. Presented by: The Sulphur Institute 

Railroad 101:  Learn about railroad operations, hazards, and safety rules. Rail hazmat safety and emergency response procedures are reviewed. Presented by: CSX

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. Presented by: CSX

Field Exercises: 

Nutrien/Savage Terminal Site Tour
Explore a working bulk chemical terminal and gain insight into real-world safety practices, operations, and coordination with emergency responders.

Field Exercise 1 (Flat Car– Fittings/Valves/Housing Overview): Familiarization with various valves and fittings within housings on pressure and general service tank cars.

Field Exercise 2 (Cargo Trailers): Conducted using a cargo trailer provided onsite by Savage. This training focuses on familiarization with various valves and fittings on cargo trailers, and potential leak points. 

Field Exercise 3 (Transload Overview): Learn how transload stations transfer hazardous materials between transportation modes, and gain insight into site operations, safety practices, and key considerations for emergency response.