
Railway Incident Response training
4785 I-55,
Jackson, MS 39206
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Available Sessions:
- to CDT
Overview
Training includes:
- Hands-on workshops and classroom instruction covering the following topics for the awareness and operations level responder:
- Scene Safety
- Initial Response Procedures
- RR Personnel
- Railcar Identification
- Incident Management / Unified Command
- Shipping Papers
- Locomotive Hazards
Attendee Level
- Hazmat technician/specialist
- First responders interested in learning more about this topic
- Basic/Introduction
Intermediate
Event Focus
Featured topics:
- Emergency Notification Process
- Real Time Consist Resources
- Responder Safety
- Tank Car Anatomy, Marking and Stenciling
- Basic Leak Methods
- Locomotive Hazards
Description
Classroom Session
Incident response review of:
- Scene Safety
- Initial Response Procedures
- RR Personnel
- Railcar Identification
- Incident Management / Unified Command
- Shipping Papers and online resources
- Locomotive Hazards
Field Exercises
Tank Car Anatomy: Responders will will receive hands on experience in tank car anatomy, fitting identification, marking, stenciling and an overview of basic leak control utilizing traditional and new technology.
Locomotive Hazards: Responders will receive hands on experience in locomotive anatomy, hazards, access and an review removal of rail crews.
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 {1745} 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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