Overview
Training includes:
- Safety Around the Railroad
• Understanding Rail Shipping Documents
• Rail & Tank Car Identification
• Tank Car Valves & Fittings
• Locomotive Emergencies
• Railroad Emergencies Procedures
• AskRail Mobile App
Attendee Level
- Hazmat technician/specialist
- First responders
- Anyone interested in learning more about this topic
- Basic/Introduction
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Event Focus
Featured topics:
- Rail Safety
- Tank Car Anatomy
- Leak Mitigation & Capping Kits
- Emergency Response
- Locomotives
Description
Attendees should be emergency responders: fire departments,
law enforcement, emergency medical services, hazmat response
teams, emergency management personnel, military, homeland
security, shippers, and customers
Important Details
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
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 {TIME} for registration. Depending on registration and training needs, the training schedule may be adjusted prior to event.
Sponsors
- Norfolk Southern Corporation
Event Contacts
Scott
Gould
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Scott.Gould@nscorp.com
1800 Round Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Scott.Gould@nscorp.com
Scott
Gould
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Scott.Gould@nscorp.com
1800 Round Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Scott.Gould@nscorp.com
In-Person Training Events
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Training Resources
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