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Railroad 101: Safety and Response Training

Training Event

Location

5001 Enterprise Drive
Elliston VA 24087

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Sessions

  1. to EDT

    Register

  2. to EDT

    Register

  3. to EDT

    Register

Overview

Training includes:

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

Attendee Level

  • Firefighters
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Emergency medical technicians
  • Hazmat technicians/specialists
  • First responders
  • Emergency management officials
  • Anyone interested in learning more about this topic

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

Featured topics:

  • Toxic gases
  • Corrosive liquids
  • Flammable gases
  • Hazmat
  • Rail Safety
  • Tank Car Anatomy
  • Leak Mitigation & Capping Kits
  • Emergency Response
  • Air Monitoring
  • Locomotives

 

Important Details

Required Safety Gear:  Close-toed shoes, gloves

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 1245 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

Contacts

Travis Lindsey
Norfolk Southern

209 Shenandoah Avenue NW
Roanoke VA 24016

Phone  8049105721
Mobile  8049105721
TRAVIS.LINDSEY@NSCORP.COM
Travis Lindsey
Norfolk Southern

209 Shenandoah Avenue NW
Roanoke VA 24016

Phone  8049105721
Mobile  8049105721
TRAVIS.LINDSEY@NSCORP.COM