Intro to Rail Yard Safety (OSHA)

Our Intro to Rail Yard Safety (OSHA) course is recognized by OSHA and the online course complies with OSHA’s classroom training guidelines. The course covers the following subjects:

• Safety Measures
  • Équipement de Protection Individuelle (EPI)
• Rail Yard Protocols
• Working Near Equipment
  • Procedures for Working On, Inside, or Under Equipment
  • Understanding Blue Flag Rules
• Effective Communication
  • Understanding Flag Signals

The course includes periodic quiz questions to prepare participants for the final written exam. Additionally, an employer’s checklist is provided for conducting a practical examination as required by OSHA.

Estimated Course Duration: The duration of the course varies as individuals learn at different paces. However, the estimated time for this training is between 1.5 and 2 hours.
Public cible :
•    Employees

While it is crucial to understand all other applicable federal, state, and local standards, this training includes the following OSHA standards:

• 49 CFR Part 214 Subpart A – General Railroad Workplace Safety
• Industry Wide Labor-Management Safety Committee Safety Bulletin #28 – Guidelines for Railyard Safety
• 49 CFR Part 218 Subparts B, C, and D – Blue Signal Protection of Workers, Protection of Trains and Locomotives, and Anti-Tampering Measures for Safety Devices
• 49 CFR 219.623 – Records (related to Drug and Alcohol Control)
• OSHA Standard 1917.17 – Railroad Facilities

Sujets de cours :

• Opérations sécuritaires
• On the Rails
• Near the Machine
• Communications

Approximately 120 minutes

This course requires a minimum pass mark of 80% and provides 2 attempts to pass the test.

Upon course completion, a certificate will be available for download and print.