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Railroad 101: Safety and Response Training

1 Charlie Gay Dr., Savannah, GA 31408
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Overview

This 3-hour course includes:

  • Operations level railroad classroom Instruction
  • Hands-on training with operational Locomotives and Rail Cars
  • First Due railroad Incident practice scenario

Attendee Level

Emergency responders of all skill levels (awareness, operations, and higher) should attend including:

  • Fire Departments
  • Law Enforcement  
  • Emergency medical services
  • Hazmat Response Teams
  • Emergency Management Personnel
  • Government Emergency Response Agencies
  • Hazmat Rail Shippers

Event Focus

Featured topics:

  • Railroad Shipping Documents
  • Hazmat by Rail
  • Rail Safety
  • First Responder Mobile Apps
  • Tank Car Anatomy
  • Locomotives
  • Emergency Response to Rail Incidents
  • Intro to Leak Mitigation & Capping Kits

Description

Norfolk Southern is coming to town to provide FREE hands-on training with NS’ Safety Train.  This free training includes these topics:

  • Safety Around the Railroad
  • Understanding Rail Shipping Documents
  • Rail car & Tank Car Identification
  • Tank Car Valves & Fittings
  • Locomotive Emergencies
  • Railroad Emergencies Procedures
  • AskRail Mobile App

 

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Important Details

  • 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.

Registration will remain open until class capacity is reached.

Sponsors

  • Norfolk Southern Corporation

Event Contacts

David Patten
Norfolk Southern Corporation

1120 W. Washington St.
Greenville SC 29601

Phone  4049852820
Mobile  4049852820
david.patten@nscorp.com
David Patten
Norfolk Southern Corporation

1120 W. Washington St.
Greenville SC 29601

Phone  4049852820
Mobile  4049852820
david.patten@nscorp.com
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