Fifteen new I.A.M. C.R.E.S.T. Associate Instructors from District 19, Local S6, District FD1, and other Norfolk Southern Railroad representatives recently completed the Train-the-Trainer program. This comprehensive training is specifically designed to equip workers with the skills needed to educate their peers on the hazards associated with the storage, shipment, loading, and unloading of dangerous goods in the workplace. The participants demonstrated exceptional professionalism and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality training.
The training modules, developed by IAM CREST, are designed to supplement and enhance the training programs currently provided by employers. Workers who handle hazardous materials by rail are required to undergo this specialized training under a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). This initiative highlights IAM’s proactive approach to ensuring workers receive the most up-to-date and effective safety training.
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