CSX Emergency Response to Railroad Incidents (Responder Incident Training Train)
Training Event
Overview
Training includes:
- Hands-on workshops and classroom instruction
- Certificates upon successful completion will be emailed following the event
- {e.g. add additional details including: handouts provided, challenge coin, presentations downloaded, etc.}
Attendee Level
- Hazmat technician/specialist
- First responders
- Basic/Introduction
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Event Focus
Featured topics:
- Flammable gases
- Hazmat
- Rail Safety
- Tank Car Anatomy
- Leak Mitigation & Capping Kits
- Emergency Response
- Locomotives
Description
Classroom Sessions
Session 1: Describe presentation 1 {e.g. Learn about railroad operations, hazards, and safety rules. Rail hazmat safety and emergency response procedures are reviewed.}
Field Exercises
Field Exercise 1 Title: Describe session 1 {e.g. 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.}
Field Exercise 2 Title: Describe session 2 {e.g. Learn about potential leak scenarios for chlorine rail tank car valves and fittings and how to mitigate those leaks. Install the Emergency Kit "C" on chlorine tank car valve arrangements for standard and next generation (dual valve system) assemblies.}
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.
Pre-Registration is Required & Lunch will be provided.
Contacts
2973 West Pittsburgh Road
New Castle PA 16101
Mobile 757-710-4650
joe_taylor@csx.com
