
CN Railroad Incident Response Training - Lena, IL
4350 W. Galena Rd.,
Lena, IL 61048
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Overview
Training includes:
- Hands-on workshops and classroom instruction
- Complimentary lunch
- Certificates upon successful completion will be emailed following the event
Attendee Level
- Hazmat technician/specialist
- First responders
- Anyone interested in learning more about this topic
- Basic/Introduction
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Emergency Managers
- Dispatchers
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
Field Exercises
Field Exercise 1 Title: Describe session 1 {e.g. Learn about the anatomy of general service and pressure tank cars including protective housings, valves and fittings, truck components, safety appliances, jacket, shell and head construction, placards and markings.}
Field Exercise 2 Title: Describe session 2 {e.g. Learn about potential leak scenarios for rail tank car valves and fittings and how to mitigate those leaks. Install the Emergency capping kits for tank car valve arrangements for standard and next generation (dual valve system) assemblies.}
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 {1800} for registration. Depending on registration and training needs, the training schedule may be adjusted prior to event.
Registration will cap at 30 for students
Sponsors
- CN Railroad
Event Contacts
Ken
Collins
Canadian National
Mobile 901-846-0569
Kenneth.collins@cn.ca
1625 Depot Street
Stevens Point WI 54481
Mobile 901-846-0569
Kenneth.collins@cn.ca
Dshawn
Herrera

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