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Intro to Rail Yard Safety (CAN)
This Canada-compliant safety course, Intro to Rail Yard Safety (CAN), is designed for individuals working in or around a railway yard. The course encompasses safety measures, operations on the rail, proximity with machinery, and communication protocols. This program fulfills the classroom training requirement for job safety and includes a proficiency checklist for employers to assess practical skills. After completion, certificates or wallet cards can be downloaded and printed as proof of successful completion of the Intro to Rail Yard Safety (CAN) course. Please note: Certification is a prerogative of the employer, and requirements may vary across states or provinces. It is advisable to check local standards for any additional job safety training requirements.
Our Intro to Rail Yard Safety (CAN) course complies with OSHA standards, and our virtual version meets OSHA’s classroom instruction requirements. The course is divided into sections that cover the following aspects:
- Safe Operations
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Operations On the Rails
- Working Near Machinery
- Operating On, Inside, or Under
Equipment - Blue Flag Regulations
- Operating On, Inside, or Under
- Communication Methods
- Use of Flags
The course includes practice quiz questions at regular intervals to prepare for the final written test. Apart from the written test, the course also provides a checklist for employers to use when conducting a practical examination as mandated by OSHA.
Approximate Course Duration: The time taken to complete this training varies as everyone learns at their own pace. However, the estimated time for this course is 1.5 – 2 hours.
Target Audience:
• Staff
Although you will still need to acquaint yourself with all other relevant federal, state, and local standards, this course, Intro to Rail Yard Safety (CAN), covers the following CAN standards:
- C.R.O.R.
- Transport Canada – Standards
Respecting Railway Clearance - Railway (Alberta) Act
Course topics:
- Safe Operations
- On the Rails
- Near the Machine
- Communications
Roughly 120 minutes
The passing grade for the Intro to Rail Yard Safety (CAN) course is 80%, and two attempts are allowed to pass the test.
A certificate of completion for the Intro to Rail Yard Safety (CAN) course will be available for download and print after the successful completion of the course.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 120 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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