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Railroad 101: Safety & Response - 3 Hrs.

S. Aviation Ave. and Remount Rd., North Charleston, SC 29406
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Overview

Training includes:

  • Hands-on workshops and classroom instruction
  • Complimentary lunch
  • Certificates upon successful completion will be emailed following the event
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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
  • Rail and Tank Car Anatomy
  • Emergency Response
  • Locomotives

Description

Norfolk Southern’s Safety Train will be in your area providing FREE hands-on training. Safety topics include:

  • Safety Around the Railroad
  • Understanding Rail Shipping Documents
  • Rail & Tank Car Identification
  • Tank Car Valves & Fittings
  • Locomotive Emergencies
  • Railroad Emergencies Procedures
  • AskRail Mobile App
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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. 

Be at the site by 15 minutes before start time 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

  • Norfolk Southern Corporation

Event Contacts

David Patten
Norfolk Southern Corporation

1120 W. Washington St.
Greenville SC 29601

Phone  4049852820
Mobile  4049852820
david.patten@nscorp.com
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