Training

The Rail Workers Hazardous Materials Training Program will conduct the following hazardous materials transportation/chemical emergency response training programs on the George Meany Campus in Silver Spring, Maryland:

August 5–10

August 13–15, 2007

September 16–21

October 28–November 2

November 5–8

The training, eligible for 3 academic credits from the National Labor College, addresses OSHA and DOT required procedures and different levels of response and worker protection in a hazardous materials emergency or release, weapons of mass destruction awareness, the incident command system, as well as components required to complete OSHA 10-Hour Outreach Training. Training includes advanced classroom instruction, small group activities, intensive hands-on drills and a simulated hazmat response in full safety gear.

The Rail Workers Hazardous Materials Training Program is funded to provide this training by a federal grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and also sponsored in part by funding from the North American Railway Foundation (NARF). This funding will provide transportation, lodging, and meals for training participants. In addition, participants who are unable to secure regular pay through the railroad to attend training are eligible for a stipend of $550.00.

Completed registration forms should be faxed, mailed or e-mailed to the Hazmat office as soon as possible. Space is limited to approximately 25 for each program. Check the Rail Workers website for schedule updates and to register online: http://www.hazmatgmc.org.

Rail Workers Hazardous Materials Training Program

10000 New Hampshire Avenue

Silver Spring, Maryland 20903

(301) 439-2440

(301) 628-0165 -fax

crodgers@nlc.edu

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