Railroad 101 and Responding to Railroad Emergencies Combined Course - 8 Hours
Norfolk Southern-Alexandria TBT Facility,
1000 South Van Dorn Street,
Alexandria, VA 22304
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Overview
All-day Norfolk Southern training with our Railroad 101 operations level training course in the morning and our Responding to Railroad Emergencies advanced course in the afternoon focusing on these topics and more:
Attendee Level
- Hazmat technician/specialist
- First responders
- Fire, Police, EMS, Emergency Response Contractors
- Basic/Introduction
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Event Focus
Featured Topics:
Railroad 101: Safety and Response
- Safety Around the Railroad
- Understanding Rail Shipping Documents
- Rail & Tank Car Identification
- Tank Car Valves & Fittings
- Locomotive Emergencies
- Railroad Emergencies Procedures
- AskRail Mobile App
Responding to Railroad Emergencies
- The D.E.C.I.D.E. Process
- 9 Stages of a Hazmat Emergency
- Chemical and Physical Properties
- Site Assessment & Safety
- Tank Car/Container Assessment
- Response Objectives & Tactics
- Develop & Execute the Plan
- Offensive Tactics
- Tank Car Capping Kits
Description
All-day Norfolk Southern training with our RR101 ops level training course in the morning and Responding to Railroad Emergencies advanced course in the afternoon focusing on these topics and more:
Railroad 101: Safety and Response
- Safety Around the Railroad
- Understanding Rail Shipping Documents
- Rail & Tank Car Identification
- Tank Car Valves & Fittings
- Locomotive Emergencies
- Railroad Emergencies Procedures
- AskRail Mobile App
Responding to Railroad Emergencies
- The D.E.C.I.D.E. Process
- 9 Stages of a Hazmat Emergency
- Chemical and Physical Properties
- Site Assessment & Safety
- Tank Car/Container Assessment
- Response Objectives & Tactics
- Develop & Execute the Plan
- Offensive Tactics
- Tank Car Capping Kits
Important Details
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.
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.
Be at the site by 08:45 AM 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
Travis
Lindsey
Norfolk Southern
Mobile 8049105721
TRAVIS.LINDSEY@NSCORP.COM
209 Shenandoah Avenue NW
Roanoke VA 24016
Mobile 8049105721
TRAVIS.LINDSEY@NSCORP.COM
Travis
Lindsey
Norfolk Southern
Mobile 8049105721
TRAVIS.LINDSEY@NSCORP.COM
209 Shenandoah Avenue NW
Roanoke VA 24016
Mobile 8049105721
TRAVIS.LINDSEY@NSCORP.COM
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