TRANSCAER Hazmat & Transportation Training
Training Event
Sessions
- to CDT
Overview
Training includes:
- Classroom & hands-on instruction
- Lunch will be provided
- Certificates will be provided via email following event sign-in
- Earn your TRANSCAER Challenge coin at the end of the session
Attendee Level
- Technician Level
- Operations Level
- First responders
- Basic/Introduction
Event Focus
Featured Topics:
- Rail Safety & Understanding Tank Cars
- Locomotive Emergency Response
Please note: This Sunday, June 11th session is an abbreviated session and does not include all event topics featured on the Monday-Wednesday sessions. Registration for sessions on Monday June 12th - Wednesday June 14th can be found here.
Description
Classroom Session:
Railroad 101: Learn about railroad operations, hazards, and safety rules. Rail hazmat safety and emergency response procedures are reviewed. Presented by: BNSF Railway
Field Exercises:
Field Exercise 1 (Understanding Tank Cars):Learn about the anatomy of general service and pressure tank cars including protective housings; valves and fittings; tank components; safety appliances; jacket, shell, and head construction; placards and markings. Presented by: BNSF Railway
Field Exercise 2 (Locomotive Emergency Response): An overview of responding to emergencies involving a locomotive. Presented by: BNSF Railway
Important Details
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Solid closed-toed shoes, no sandals are permitted. Full-length pants are required.
- Gloves, hard hats, and safety glasses are optional but recommended.
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 12:30 PM for registration. Depending on registration and training needs, the training schedule may be adjusted prior to event.
There are minimum registration requirements for this Sunday session. A total of 30 attendees must be registered or this session may be cancelled.
Sponsors
- BNSF Railway
- TRANSCAER
Contacts
2900 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church VA 22042
Mobile 804-357-4758
ebernstein@chemtrec.com
4515 Kansas Ave
Kansas City KS 66106
Mobile 612-760-1365
derek.lampkin@bnsf.com
3131 O Street
Lincoln NE 68510
reriksen@lincoln.ne.gov
