Chlorine Emergency Response Training
572 S. Adams,
Birmingham, MI 48009
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Available Sessions:
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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
Gaining an understanding of the basic safety and response considerations for emergencies involving the potential or actual release Chlorine Gases.
- Hands-On:
- Salvage Container with A Kit
- B Kit
- C Kit
Attendee Level
- Hazmat technician/specialist
- First responders
- Basic/Introduction
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Anyone interested in learning more about this topic
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
Classroom Session
Training on chorine chemical properties related to emergency response scenarios.
Learn about railroad operations, hazards, and safety rules.
Rail hazmat safety and emergency response procedures are reviewed.
Field Exercises
Hands on learning on chlorine gas cylinder and rail car isolation kits (A,B and C) for standard and next generation (dual valve system) assemblies.
Learn about potential leak scenarios for chlorine rail tank car valves and fittings and how to mitigate those leaks.
Important Details
Required Safety Gear: No equpiment is needed
Requesting TRANSCAER supported trainers for both days.
Note Birmingham (MI) FD will be the host. They are proposing the following days of the training:
- Target date would be May 12th and 13th, 2026.
- Second option would be June 9/10 2026
Attendees will be primarily members of the primary Oakland County (MI) HAZMAT teams
Byron Beattie to facilitate and support as needed.
Sponsors
- The Chlorine Institute
Event Contacts
Byron
Beattie
Response EHS Management Consulting and Training LLC
Mobile +1-734-775-4134
bsqurdehs@comcast.net
17202 Autumn Lane
Southgate MI 48195
Mobile +1-734-775-4134
bsqurdehs@comcast.net
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