Railroad 101: Safety and Response Training
5001 Enterprise Drive,
Elliston, VA 24087
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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
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
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