TRANSCAER & The Sulphur Institute Hazmat Training Event
Training Event
Sessions
- to EDT
Overview
Training includes:
- Classroom instruction and simulated hands-on training scenarios
- Sulphur and sulphuric acid truck/tank trailer and tank cars on display for familiarization of components and operation
- Lunch will be provided
- Certificates will be provided via email following event sign-in
- Earn your TRANSCAER Challenge coin at the end of the session
Please note: Participants will begin the day at the Beulah Recreation Center, provided by Chesterfield County Fire and EMS, for multiple informative classroom sessions. Participants will then travel (on their own, carpooling is encouraged as parking is limited) a short distance to the nearby Veolia James River Plant - where activities will continue with multiple observation stations including loading and unloading facilities and bulk shipping containers for rail and highway transport.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
-Understand chemical and physical properties of molten sulphur, sulphuric acid, hydrogen sulfide – exposure mitigation and treatment
-Review of bulk loading and unloading facilities, operations, containers and associated hazards for molten sulfur and sulfuric acid
-Learn response considerations for emergency responders to sulphur and sulphuric acid related incidents including truck spill, rail spill, and Sulphur fire
-Learn roles and responsibilities of incident command and understand post-incident remediation
-Be exposed to rail safety considerations including a basic understanding of tank cars via CSX pro / training rail cars
-Gain a better understanding and general awareness of your industrial neighbors - "excellent for local community leaders"
Veolia James River Plant Address: 1201 Bellwood Rd. North Chesterfield, VA 23237
Additional Session Available:
An additional training event session is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7th. If you are interested in participating on this earlier date, click here to learn more and register!
Attendee Level
- Hazmat technician/specialist
- First responders
- Anyone interested in learning more about this topic
- Basic/Introduction
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Event Focus
Featured Topics:
- Understand chemical and physical properties of molten sulphur, sulphuric acid, hydrogen sulfide – exposure mitigation and treatment
- Response considerations for emergency responders to sulphur and sulphuric acid related incidents including truck spill, rail spill, Sulphur fire
- Roles and responsibilities of incident command
- Command and control, shipper, carrier, EMS
- Rail Safety & Understanding Tank Cars
- Understand post-incident remediation
- Awareness for local community leaders
Description
Classroom Sessions
Molten Sulphur - An overview of molten sulphur including its chemical and physical properties, hazards, placards, labels, containers, tank construction and more. Presented by The Sulphur Institute.
Sulfuric Acid - An overview of sulfuric (sulphuric) acid, including its chemical and physical properties, hazards, placards, labels, containers, tank construction and more. Presented by Veolia North America.
Hydrogen Sulfide and Sulfur Dioxide - An overview of H2S and S02, their properties, hazards, and a review of a real life event. Presented by Epic Brokerage
Emergency Response - An overview of response considerations for first responders when responding to sulphur and sulphuric acid related incidents including truck spill, rail spill, and sulphur fires.
Railroad 101: Learn about railroad operations, hazards, and safety rules. Rail hazmat safety and emergency response procedures are reviewed. Presented by CSX Transportation.
AskRail® Mobile App: Learn about The AskRail smartphone app - a safety tool giving first responders immediate access to accurate, timely data about what type of hazardous materials a railcar is carrying. Presented by Norfolk Southern.
Field Observations
Station 1 (Understanding Tank Cars): Learn about the anatomy of general service and pressure tank cars including protective housings; tank components; safety appliances; jacket, shell, and head construction; placards and markings on CSX prop / training rail cars. Presented by: CSX Transportation.
Station 2 (Tank Car Loading / Valves and Fittings): Learn about the general processes for loading sulfuric acid into rail CARS, the working components in this process, potential leak scenarios, the associated hazards, and mitigation considerations. Presented by Veolia North America.
Station 3 (Tank Truck Loading / Valves and Fittings): Learn about the general processes for loading sulfuric acid into tank TRUCKS (cargo trailers), the working components in this process, potential leak scenarios, the associated hazards, and mitigation considerations. Presented by Veolia North America.
Station 4 (Molten Sulphur Tank Cars): Learn about the unloading process for molten sulphur rail cars, general molten sulphur railcar anatomy, associated hazards, and mitigation considerations. Presented by TSI and Veolia North America.
Important Details
Required Safety Gear: In order to participate in the field exercise portion of the day you will need to have with you a hard Hat, Safety Glasses with side shield coverage, Leather Gloves, Long sleeved shirt, and substantial closed toe shoe or boot.
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 8:30AM for registration. Depending on registration and training needs, the training schedule may be adjusted prior to event.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Attendees will be asked to complete a liability waiver in order to enter the Veolia James River Plant.
Sponsors
- The Sulphur Institute
- TRANSCAER
- CSX Transportation
- Norfolk Southern Corporation
- Veolia
Contacts
1020 19th St. NW
Washington DC 20036
DVincent@sulphurinstitute.org
1201 Bellwood Rd.
North Chesterfield va VA 23237
Mobile 8047042081
jeffrey.humphries@veolia.com
