Union Pacific Railroad Emergency Response Training
O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant,
13101 Leopard St,
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
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Overview
Training includes:
Benzene - Chemical Properties, Incidents, Mitigation, Medical Treatment • Mitigation: From a manufacturer's perspective • Hands on Leak mitigation and Response on protective housings • Capping Kits, (C-Kit and Midland Kit) • Initial duties upon arriving on scene; train lists and RR emergency contact • Safety when responding/general railroad emergencies • Recovery procedures and site remediation • Hazardous materials releases or other environmental incident.
Attendee Level
- Hazmat technician/specialist
- First responders
- Anyone interested in learning more about this topic
- Basic/Introduction
- 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
Information on responding to railroad incidents. Contact information for Class 1 railroads. Use of Apps to assist First Responders. Locomotive and types of railcars overview.
Important Details
Required Safety Gear:
NO OPEN TOED SHOES, NO SLIDES, NO FLIP FOPS.
Long pants, Comfortable walking shoes, work gloves
Gloves, Hard Hats and eye protection are needed for some of the training stations.
Event Contacts
Cristofer
Burch
Union Pacific
Mobile 8328089733
CRISTOFER.BURCH@UP.COM
24125 ALDINE WESTFIELD RD
Spring TX 77373
Mobile 8328089733
CRISTOFER.BURCH@UP.COM
Cristofer
Burch
Union Pacific
Mobile 8328089733
CRISTOFER.BURCH@UP.COM
24125 ALDINE WESTFIELD RD
Spring TX 77373
Mobile 8328089733
CRISTOFER.BURCH@UP.COM
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