CSX Responder Incident Train: Emergency Response to Railroad Incidents - Nashville, TN
CSX Radnor Yard,
West End of Veritas Street,
Nashville, TN 37204
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Available Sessions:
- to CST (Registration Closed)
- to CST (Registration Closed)
- to CST (Registration Closed)
Overview
Training includes:
- Hands-on workshops and classroom instruction
- Complimentary lunch
- Certificates upon successful completion will be emailed following the event
- {e.g. add additional details including: handouts provided, challenge coin, presentations downloaded, etc.}
Attendee Level
Hazmat technician/specialist
Event Focus
Featured topics:
- Railroad & Hazmat Safety
- Railroad Personnel / Officials
- Initial Response Procedures
- Shipping Papers / AskRail
- Tank Car 101
- Locomotive 101
- Incident Management / Unified Command
- Air Monitoring
Description
Classroom Sessions
Session 1: Emergency Response to Railroad Incidents - Learn about railroad operations, hazards, and safety rules. Density Study Overview. Rail hazmat safety and emergency response procedures are reviewed. CSX / First Responder on-scene incident expectations.
Anatomy of a Tank Car: Learn about the anatomy of general service and pressure tank cars including protective housings, valves and fittings, truck components, safety appliances, jacket, shell and head construction, placards and markings.
Protective Housings & Fittings: Learn about the various fittings and safety features inside a variety of protective housings. Understand how to operate valves, obtain temperature and pressure readings, determine "outage," and identify common release points.
Session 2:
Anatomy of a Locomotive: Learn about the anatomy of a locomotive and discuss unique challenges associated with responding to a rail incident involving them (e.g. Crew rescue; fuel, oil, and other fluid spills; on-board fires, electrical system; air brake system, etc.)
Flaring Operation for Liquified Compressed Gasses.
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} FR Clothing will be required for flaring portion of the class.
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 0800 for registration. Depending on registration and training needs, the training schedule may be adjusted prior to event.
Event Contacts
Ryan
Godsey
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