The module-based training curriculum is designed to meet the needs of various stakeholder groups. To better meet these needs, two training tracks have been developed.
| Track 1 - General Awareness for Non-responders (1.5 hours) Participants will receive a general understanding of the roles and responsibilities of those that may be involved in responding to a hazmat emergency involving Toxic Inhalation Hazards/Flammable Gas commodities; participants will also be given a railcar overview tour of the Safety Train cars at the training site. |
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| Track 2 - Hazmat Tech Training (All-day session) Locomotives and Tank Cars Learn what safety precautions to take when responding to a rail emergency, how to identify different types of tank cars, and how to interpret tank car markings, placards, and train manifest (consist) information. |
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| Toxic Inhalation Hazard Materials and Flammable Gases Learn about the basic physical, chemical and toxic properties of the most common TIH and flammable gas materials; understand how to safely approach an incident scene and what precautions to take during the response and how to use the TRANSCAER process for pre-planning for these types of events. |
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| Capping Kits Learn how to identify different types of tank car fittings, where they tend to leak from, and hands on installation of the C-kit and Midland kit. (CHLOREP Informational Bulletin: KIT C Application with Next Generation Fittings) Leaks Approach, Investigation and Mitigation Hands on practice with simulated leaks (compressed air and water) from various protective housings. |
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| Tank Truck Course Participants will learn about general tank truck anatomy, including the features and operation of tank trucks, trailer/product identification methods, and basic spill/emergency response techniques as they apply to this mode of transporting hazardous materials. |
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