Railway Incident Response training
4785 I-55,
Jackson, MS 39206
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Overview
Training includes:
Hands-on workshops and classroom instruction covering:
- Scene Safety
- Initial Response Procedures
- RR Personnel
- Railcar Identification
- Incident Management / Unified Command
- Shipping Papers
- Locomotive Hazards
- Damage Assessment
Attendee Level
- Hazmat technician/specialist
- First responders interested in learning more about this topic
- Basic/Introduction
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Event Focus
Featured topics:
- Real Time Consist Resources
- Rail Safety
- Tank Car Anatomy, Valves and Fittings
- Basic Leak Mitigation
- Emergency Capping Kits Application
- Locomotive Hazards
Description
Classroom Session
Incident response review of:
• Scene Safety
• Initial Response Procedures
• RR Personnel
• Railcar Identification
• Incident Management / Unified Command
• Shipping Papers
• Locomotive Hazards
• Damage Assessment
Hands On Session:
Review of critical knowledge including:
- Tank Car Anatomy
- Leak Mitigation
- Tank Car Valves and Fittings
- Emergency Capping Kits Application
- Locomotive Hazards
Field Exercises
Field Exercise 1-Basic Leak Control: Responders will receive hands on experience in basic leak control utilizing traditional and new technology.
Field Exercise 2-Emergency Capping Kits Application: Responders will apply various capping kits to full-scale tank car housings in a simulated leaking environment. Students will learn about potential leak scenarios for Chlorine/Anhydrous Ammonia rail tank car valves and fittings, and how to mitigate those leaks. Install the Emergency Kit "C" or alternate capping kits on tank car valve arrangements for standard 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 08:30 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
Greg "Spinner"
Vaughan
CN Southern Region Network Operations
Mobile 901-409-6237
Greg.vaughan@cn.ca
297 Rivergate Rd
Memphis TN 38109
Mobile 901-409-6237
Greg.vaughan@cn.ca
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