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Rail and Highway Tank Training

Training Event

Location

1309 Emmitt Rod
akron OH 44306

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Sessions

  1. to EDT

    Register

  2. to EDT

    Register

  3. to EDT

    Register

Overview

Training includes:

  • Hands-on workshops and classroom instruction
  • Complimentary lunch
  • 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
  • Anyone interested in learning more about this topic
  • Basic/Introduction
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Event Focus

Featured topics:

  • Hazmat
  • Rail Safety
  • Tank Car Anatomy
  • Emergency Response
  • Highway Tanks

Description

 

We will meet for a power point presentation in the morning and then go a couple miles down the road to the railyard for lunch and for hands on tank car and tank truck instruction.

 

 

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.

Be at the site by 0800 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

  • Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway

Contacts

John Vergis
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway

100 East First Street
Brewster OH 44613

Phone  330-767-7280
Mobile  330-704-9553
jvergis@wlerwy.com
John Vergis
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway

100 East First Street
Brewster OH 44613

Phone  330-767-7280
Mobile  330-704-9553
jvergis@wlerwy.com