Railroad 101 and Responding to Railroad Emergencies
3050 Thoroughfare Rd.,
Goldsboro, NC 27534
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Overview
All-day Norfolk Southern training with our RR101 ops level training course in the morning and Responding to Railroad Emergencies advanced course in the afternoon focusing on these topics and more:
Attendee Level
- Hazmat technician/specialist
- First responders
- Fire, Police, EMS, ER Contractors
- Basic/Introduction
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Event Focus
Feature Topics:
Railroad 101: Safety and Response
- Safety Around the Railroad
- Understanding Rail Shipping Documents
- Rail & Tank Car Identification
- Tank Car Valves & Fittings
- Locomotive Emergencies
- Railroad Emergencies Procedures
- AskRail Mobile App
Responding to Railroad Emergencies
- The D.E.C.I.D.E. Process
- 9 Stages of a Hazmat Emergency
- Chemical and Physical Properties
- Site Assessment & Safety
- Tank Car/Container Assessment
- Response Objectives & Tactics
- Develop & Execute the Plan
- Offensive Tactics
- Tank Car Capping Kits
Description
All-day Norfolk Southern training with our RR101 ops level training course in the morning and Responding to Railroad Emergencies advanced course in the afternoon focusing on these topics and more:
Railroad 101: Safety and Response
- Safety Around the Railroad
- Understanding Rail Shipping Documents
- Rail & Tank Car Identification
- Tank Car Valves & Fittings
- Locomotive Emergencies
- Railroad Emergencies Procedures
- AskRail Mobile App
Responding to Railroad Emergencies
- The D.E.C.I.D.E. Process
- 9 Stages of a Hazmat Emergency
- Chemical and Physical Properties
- Site Assessment & Safety
- Tank Car/Container Assessment
- Response Objectives & Tactics
- Develop & Execute the Plan
- Offensive Tactics
- Tank Car Capping Kits
Important Details
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.
Required Safety Gear:
- Participants should bring sturdy leather work boots
with a defined heel. - No open-toe footwear permitted.
- Bring additional PPE as required by your employer.
Be at the site by 08:45 AM 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
- Norfolk Southern Corporation
Event Contacts
David
Patten
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Mobile 4049852820
david.patten@nscorp.com
1120 W. Washington St.
Greenville SC 29601
Mobile 4049852820
david.patten@nscorp.com
David
Patten
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Mobile 4049852820
david.patten@nscorp.com
1120 W. Washington St.
Greenville SC 29601
Mobile 4049852820
david.patten@nscorp.com
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