Overview
Training includes:
- Hands-on experience and instruction utilizing our CSX Responder Incident Training (RIT) Train.
- Supplements the ERRI online training course: CSX Transportation - Emergency Response to Railroad Incidents (ERRI) | TRANSCAER (pathlms.com)
- Certificates upon successful completion will be mailed/emailed following the event.
Attendee Level
- Hazmat technician/specialist
- First responders
- Emergency Communications Center Specialists
- Emergency Managers / Planning officials
- Federal / State Agency representatives
Event Focus
Featured topics:
- Railroad & Hazmat Safety
- Initial Response Procedures
- Incident Management / Unified Command
- Shipping Papers
- Locomotives
- Tank Car Anatomy
- Leak Mitigation & Capping Kits
- Air Monitoring
- Railroad Personnel / Officials
Description
Classroom Sessions
Session 1: Learn about railroad operations, hazards, and safety rules. Rail hazmat safety and emergency response procedures are reviewed.
Field Exercises
Anatomy of a Tank Car: 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.
Anatomy of a Locomotive: Learn about the anatomy of a locomotive and discuss unique challenges associated with responding to a rail incident involving them (e.g. Crew rescue; fuel, oil, and other fluid spills; on-board fires, electrical system; air brake system, etc.)
Important Details
Parking: Parking can be found at the Hunter Street Park, at Hunter Street and Ambergate Station, or at the Apex Town Hall. Once parked, follow signs for "CSX Training Event."
Required Safety Gear: Safety vest, hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, long pants, and steel toe or composite toe boots.
Prior to Training: watch the Emergency Response to Railroad Incidents video to familiarize yourself with concepts discussed in class - CSX Transportation - Emergency Response to Railroad Incidents (ERRI) | TRANSCAER (pathlms.com)
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.
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
- CSX Transportation
Event Contacts
Sean
Reid
CSX Transportation
Mobile 904-738-9360
sean_reid@csx.com
500 Water Street
Jacksonville FL 32202
Mobile 904-738-9360
sean_reid@csx.com
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