Hazmat & Transportation Training Event

Classroom Sessions: 

Case Studies: Overview of Union Pacific Railroad and CN incidents and the response considerations for each. Presented by: Union Pacific Railroad and CN

Ammonia Properties & Emergency Response: An overview of anhydrous ammonia, including its chemical and physical properties, placards, labels, containers, tank construction, and the hazards and potential outcomes associated with an anhydrous ammonia incident. Presented by: Nutrien  

Highway Incident Emergency Response: Explore the key elements of responding to hazardous materials incidents on highways, including scene size-up, vehicle identification, placarding, container types, and product hazards. This session will highlight tactical considerations, responder safety, and coordination with other agencies during highway emergencies involving commercial transport. Presented by: Kenan Advantage

Hazmat Safety & Emergency Response: Learn about the physical and chemical properties of toxic gas (chlorine) and corrosive liquids (bleach, hydrochloric acid, and caustic soda). Transportation methods, health effects of acute exposure, proper selection of personal protective equipment, first aid, and medical treatment measures are reviewed. Presented by: The Chlorine Institute & Westlake

Group Rotations:

Group Rotation 1 (Highway Cargo Tank): Gain hands-on experience with highway cargo tankers by exploring potential leak scenarios and practicing emergency response shut-off procedures. This training emphasizes responder safety, equipment familiarization, and tactical mitigation strategies during highway hazardous materials incidents. Presented by: Kenan Advantage

Group Rotation 2 (Tank Car Build/Design/Identification/Field Assessment): Conducted using UP’s Tank Car. This training focuses on familiarization with the design and build of pressure and general service tank cars, how to identify the type of tank car, and how to conduct a field damage assessment. Presented by: Union Pacific Railroad

Field Exercises: 

Field Exercise 1 (Flat Car– Fittings/Valves/Housing Overview): Conducted using UP’s flat car. This training focuses on familiarization with various valves and fittings within housings on pressure and general service tank cars. Presented by: Union Pacific Railroad and CN 

Field Exercise 2 (Locomotive Emergency Response): An overview of responding to emergencies involving a locomotive. Presented by: Union Pacific Railroad Train Crew

Field Exercise 3 (Midland ERK): Learn about potential leak scenarios for flammable gas tank car valves and fittings and how to mitigate those leaks. Install the Midland Emergency Response Kit on a typical flammable gas assembly. Presented by: Nutrien

Field Exercise 4 (C-Kit Workshop): Learn about potential leak scenarios for chlorine rail tank car valves and pressure relief device, and how to mitigate those leaks. Install the Emergency Kit “C” on chlorine tank car valve arrangements. Presented by: The Chlorine Institute & Westlake