Railroading 101
6180 W. Oleta Ave,
Las Vegas, NV 89113
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Overview
Training includes:
- Hands-on workshops and classroom instruction
- Complimentary lunch (tentative)
- Certificates upon successful completion will be emailed following the event
Attendee Level
- Hazmat technician/specialist
- First responders
- Other responders or agencies please contact Paul Holt (916-540-0496) prior to registering.
Event Focus
Featured topics:
- Union Pacific system
- Pre-planning
- Railroad equipment
- Locomotives
- Identifying pressure & non pressure tank cars
- Basic Leak mitigation for NAR and AR
- Contacting the railroad
- Safety issues
- Railroad resources
- Markings
- Rail shipping papers
- Emergency response process
- Recovery operations
Description
This training will be split between a classroom and field portion. The classroom portion will be a presentation on the above topics with class discussion and questions. The field portion will be on the prop trailer learning the proper terminology, orientation, and basic leak points of tank car fittings.
Important Details
Required Safety Gear:
- Safety boots - No open toe shoes or tennis shoes
- Safety glasses
- Gloves
Sponsors
- Union Pacific Railroad
Event Contacts
Paul
Holt
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