Responding to Railroad Emergencies - Advanced Course
406 West 6th St.,
Richmond, VA 23224
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Available Sessions:
- to EST (Registration Closed)
Overview
Training includes:
- Hands-on workshops and classroom instruction
- Complimentary lunch
- Certificates upon successful completion will be emailed following the event
Attendee Level
- Hazmat technician/specialist
- Hazmat Teams
- FD Officers & Chiefs
- EMA Officials
- Incident Command Staff
Event Focus
Featured topics:
- Hazmat
- Rail Safety
- Tank Car Anatomy
- Locomotives
- Emergency Response
- Incident Managment
- Air Monitoring
- Leak Mitigation & Capping Kits
Description
All day class that will incorporate NS' Railroad 101 class and the more advanced Responding to Railroad Emergencies course in the afternoon with lunch provided.
Railroad 101:
- Introduction to Railroad Ops.
- Safety Around the Railroad
- Rail Car ID & Tank Car Anatomy
- Locomotive Components
- Rail Shipping Documents
- Railroad Emergency Procedures
Responding to Railroad Emergencies:
- D.E.C.I.D.E. Process
- Hazmat Incident Scenario
- Site Assessment & Safety
- Response Objectives & Tactics
- Develop & Execute the Plan
- Offensive Tactics Instruction
Important Details
- Participants should bring sturdy leather work boots with a defined heel.
- No open-toe footwear permitted.
- Bring additional PPE as required by your employer.
- Hazmat Technicans/Specialists and others participating in the hazmat scenario during the afternoon should bring turnout gear and an SCBA.
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 8:45 AM for registration. Depending on registration and training needs, the training schedule may be adjusted prior to event.
Registration will remain open until class capacity is reached.
Sponsors
- Norfolk Southern Corporation
Event Contacts
David
Patten
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Mobile 4049852820
david.patten@nscorp.com
1120 W. Washington St.
Greenville SC 29601
Mobile 4049852820
david.patten@nscorp.com
David
Patten
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Mobile 4049852820
david.patten@nscorp.com
1120 W. Washington St.
Greenville SC 29601
Mobile 4049852820
david.patten@nscorp.com
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