Emergency Response Solutions


Intermodal Specialist

This 24-hour class is designed for the Responder who needs the increased knowledge in responding to Intermodal emergencies. This class covers Intermodal anatomy and design, damage assessment, repair, and transloading.

This class meets NFPA 472, Chapter 6, Private sector specialist employee A and 29CFR1910.120(q) requirements.

Upon completion of this class, you will be able to:

bulletIdentify an Intermodal tank from a group of various hazardous materials shipping containers.
bulletDescribe the various uses of Intermodal tanks.
bulletDescribe the general construction features of Intermodal tanks.
bulletName and identify the three most common Intermodal tank containers used for hazardous materials transportation in the United States.
bulletRecognize the primary organizations and codes that control Intermodal container specifications.
bulletRecognize the information presented on a typical Intermodal CSC and manufacturer's data plate.
bulletExplain the key requirements for Intermodal container Placarding, marking, and labeling.
bulletDescribe the function and location of Intermodal container valves and accessories.
bulletIdentify and explain major factors that affect tank damage severity.
bulletDescribe common leak points on Intermodal tanks.
bulletList and describe types of damage that may occur to Intermodal tanks during collisions or wrecks.
bulletExplain the inspection process for damaged Intermodal tanks.
bulletDescribe when transloading hazardous materials may be required.
bulletDescribe common concerns when transloading hazardous materials.
bulletUnderstanding static electricity - bonding and grounding.
bulletDescribe and demonstrate proper use of equipment for transloading hazardous materials

 

 

 

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