TRANSCAER Hazmat & Transportation Training - National Event East

Classroom Sessions

Railroad 101: Learn about railroad operations, hazards, and safety rules. Rail hazmat safety and emergency response procedures are reviewed. Presented by: CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern, and Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway

Ammonia Properties & Emergency Response: An overview of anhydrous ammonia, including its chemical and physical properties, placards, labels, containers, tank construction, and the hazards and potential outcomes associated with an anhydrous ammonia incident. Presented by: Nutrien

Emergency Response to LPG, Ethanol and Flammable Incidents:Introduction to properties and characteristics of Liquefied Petroleum Gases. Techniques and Tactics when responding to Highway Transportation Incidents involving Liquefied Petroleum Gases. An overview of ethanol and emergency response. Presented by: Specialized Professional Services, Inc.

Chlorine Emergency Response: Learn about the physical and chemical properties, transportation methods, health effects of acute exposure, proper selection of personal protective equipment, first aid, and medical treatment measures of chlorine. Presented by: The Chlorine Institute

Field Exercise

Field Exercise 1 & 2 (Understanding Tank Cars):Learn about the anatomy of general service and pressure tank cars including protective housings; valves and fittings; tank components; safety appliances; jacket, shell, and head construction; placards and markings. Presented by: CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern, and Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway

Field Exercise 3 (C-Kit):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. Presented by: The Chlorine Institute

Field Exercise 4 (MC 338): Conducted using a MC 338 cargo trailer provided onsite by Messer Gases for Life. This training focuses on familiarization with various valves and fittings on cargo trailers, and potential leak points. Presented by: Messer Gases for Life

Field Exercise 5 (DOT 406): Conducted using a DOT 406 cargo trailer provided onsite by Sunoco Inc. This training focuses on familiarization with various valves and fittings on cargo trailers, and potential leak points. Presented by: Sunoco LP

Field Exercise 6 (MC 331): Conducted using a MC 331 cargo trailer provided onsite by Ferrell Gas. This training focuses on familiarization with various valves and fittings on cargo trailers, and potential leak points. Presented by: Ferrell Gas