CN Railroad Incident Response Training – Memphis, TN.
Training Event
Overview
Training includes:
- Classroom – 3 hours (09:00-12:00)
- Scene Safety
- Initial Response Procedures
- RR Personnel
- Railcar Identification
- Incident Management / Unified Command
- Shipping Papers
- Locomotive Hazards
- Damage Assessment
- Lunch Will be provided let us know if any dietary issues.
Field/Hands On Training: 3 hours (1:00-4:00)
- Tank Car Anatomy
- Leak Mitigation
- Tank Car Valves and Fittings
- Emergency Capping Kits Application
- Locomotive Hazards Awareness
Attendee Level
- Hazmat technician/specialist
- First responders
- Emergency Management
- Basic/Introduction Fire and EMS
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Event Focus
Featured topics:
- Toxic gases
- Corrosive liquids
- Flammable gases
- Hazmat
- Rail Safety
- Tank Car Anatomy
- Leak Mitigation & Capping Kits
- Emergency Response
- Air Monitoring
- Locomotives
Description
Classroom Sessions
Session 1: Describe presentation 1 {e.g. Learn about railroad operations, hazards, and safety rules. Rail hazmat safety and emergency response procedures are reviewed.}
Session 2: Describe presentation 2 {e.g. Provide responders with helpful information to better comprehend the components of steel drums. From understanding the difference between an open-head and a tight-head steel drum to being able to interpret the UN marking. The instructor will dive into the vital safety standards first responders need to know.}
Field Exercises
Field Exercise 1 Title: Describe session 1 {e.g. Learn about the anatomy of general service and pressure tank cars including protective housings, valves and fittings
Field Exercise 2 Title: Describe session 2 {e.g. 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.} as well as the new Indian springs KELSO capping kit.
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 {0830} 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.
Registration is limited to 40 participants for each day.
Contacts
1625 Depot Street
Stevens Point WI 54481
Mobile 901-846-0569
Kenneth.collins@cn.ca
