CN Railroad Incident Response Training
1054 W Beach St.,
Freeport, IL 61032
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Overview
Training includes:
- Hands-on workshops
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
Event Focus
Featured topics:
- Hazmat
- Rail Safety
- Tank Car Anatomy
- Leak Mitigation & Capping Kits
Emergency Response
Description
Field Exercises
Field Exercise 1 Tank Car Anatomy
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 Leak Mitigation
Learn about potential leak scenarios for rail tank car valves and fittings and how to mitigate those leaks. Install Emergency capping kits
Important Details
Required Safety Gear: 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 18:00 PM for registration. Depending on registration and training needs, the training schedule may be adjusted prior to event.
Registration will remain open until after the event. Walk-ins are welcome to register on-site at the training event, however we strongly encourage pre-registration.
Sponsors
- CN Railroad
Event Contacts
Mark
Allen
Mark
Allen
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