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Railcar Mover (OSHA)

This is a safety training course, compliant with OSHA regulations, designed for railway workforce. The key subjects covered in this Railcar Mover course include equipment anatomy and inspection, balancing and weight distribution, secure operations, and railway yard safety. This course satisfies the classroom component of occupational safety education. It also incorporates a proficiency checklist for employers to perform a practical evaluation. Upon finishing the course, participants can download and print a certificate or wallet card as proof of their Railcar Mover training. NOTE: Only an employer can certify an employee. Certification prerequisites can vary by state or province. Ensure to verify local rules for any supplementary occupational training necessities.

Railcar Mover (OSHA)

COURSE OVERVIEW


The Railcar Mover safety course we offer is in compliance with OSHA, and our online edition fulfills OSHA’s classroom training obligation.

Scope of Training: Each session contains the following modules:

  • Equipment Anatomy & Pre-Operational Inspections
  • Secure Operations & Stability
    • Understanding your Machine
      • Mounting & Dismounting Rails
      • Connecting & Disconnecting Railcars
      • Brake Systems
    • Understanding your Worksite
      • Vehicle Following Distance
      • Safe Driving Speeds
      • Public Crossings
      • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Investigated Case Studies

This course includes periodic practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the Railcar Mover course. In addition to the written exam, this course also has a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam as mandated by OSHA.

Estimated Course Duration: The time you invest in this Railcar Mover training may vary as it depends on individual learning and progress rate. However, the estimated time for this training is between 2 and 2.5 hours.

Intended Audience:

  • Employees
  • Supervisors
  • Managers
  • Employers

While it’s still necessary to acquaint yourself with all other relevant federal, state, and local standards, this Railcar Mover training covers the following OSHA standards for railcar movers:

  • 49 CFR 222.21
  • 49 CFR 229.9
  • 49 CFR 232.9
  • 29 CFR 1917.17

COURSE TOPICS

Course topics:

  • Anatomy and Inspection
  • Stability and Weight Distribution
  • Safe Operations
  • Rail Yard Safety
ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Approximately 150 minutes

PASS MARK

The pass mark for this Railcar Mover course is 80%, and you will have two attempts to complete the test.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

A certificate will be available for download and print upon completion of this Railcar Mover course.

Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 150 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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