Rail Workers Hazardous Materials Training Program
Peer trainers dedicated to providing quality education & awareness of hazardous materials, empowering rail workers & communities.
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has shipped large amounts and a variety of radioactive material by rail for years. The number of rail shipments is expected to increase in coming years. With the increase in rail shipments comes the increased risk for rail incidents involving radioactive material.
The IBT Rail Workers Hazmat Training Program was awarded funding to provide safety training to rail workers to increase their knowledge of the transportation of radioactive materials. To meet this training need, the Rail Program will conduct the following courses from Monday, August 24- Wednesday, August 26, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois:
- Two-day Radiological Transportation Train the Trainer course (MERRTT) No stipend/incentive will be issued for this course.
- 8-Hour Hazardous Materials Awareness course 1 day stipend/incentive will be issued for this course.
This federal grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) provides transportation, lodging, and meals for training participants.
Course dates and locations to be announced, for additional information or to schedule a program at your location:
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