Rail Safety and Emergency Response Training
400. Arch Street.,
Williamsport, PA 17701
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Overview
Training includes:
Safety Around the Railroad
Understanding Rail Shipping Documents
Tank Car Identification
Tank Car Valves & Fittings
Locomotive Emergencies
Responding to Railroad Emergencies
AskRail Mobile App
Attendee Level
- Hazmat technician/specialist
- First responders
- Anyone interested in learning more about this topic
- Basic/Introduction
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Event Focus
Rail Safety and Emergency Response Training for:
Emergency responders should attend including fire departments, law enforcement, emergency medical services, hazmat response teams, emergency management personnel, military, homeland security, shippers, & customers
Description
Classroom Sessions
Rail Safety & Emergency Response Training
WHEN: June 28-30, 2022: 4-Hour Classes repeated multiple times
Tuesday: 8:30am - 12:30pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday: 8:30am – 12:30pm
WHERE: 400 Arch Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
REGISTRATION: Register as a group or individually online at TRANSCAER | Hazmat Training Events
Important Details
Required Safety Gear:
•Participants should bring sturdy leather work boots with a defined heel.
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•No open-toe footwear permitted.
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•Bring additional PPE as required by your employer.
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Norfolk Southern provides emergency preparedness training to first responders as part of TRANSCAER (Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response), a nationwide program that assists communities prepare for and respond to a hazardous materials transportation incident.
Event Contacts
Scott
Gould
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Scott.Gould@nscorp.com
1800 Round Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Scott.Gould@nscorp.com
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