DOT Bulk General Service Tank Cars (49CFR)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

DOT (49CFR) Hazardous materials rail car training focuses on the safety and regulatory requirements associated with preparing a rail car for transport. It provides instructions for anyone who affects transportation by loading, unloading, or securing a rail car for transport.

TRAINING CURRICULUM

• Pre-Trip Tank Car Inspection
• Safety Appliance Inspection
• DOT Regulatory Requirements
• Safety Bolt Inspection For General Service Tank Cars
• Pressure Tank Car Protective Housing Cover Securement
• Manway Gasket Inspection and Manway Securement for Tank Trucks
• Post Trip Inspection
• Placarding
• Securement
• Package Selection

WHO NEEDS THIS TRAINING

• Anyone who loads, unloads or handles hazardous material that affects transportation of railcars.

WHAT MAKES OUR TRAINING DIFFERENT

• We provide on-site training for DOT Hazmat Railcar Loading and Unloading for general service, pressure, covered hoppers, pressure differential or any type of rail car.
• Classroom instruction on hazmat regulations, if applicable or regulations regarding inspection, safety, and securement.
• Field exercises available upon request to provide hands on training.
• We offer customized training that focuses on your company’s products, operations and goals!
• A copy of the training material is given to each employee in attendance, and is a great reference guide as they progress in their job.
• Furthermore, anyone attending the course can contact one of our instructors for answers to specific questions for the same period of time.