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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.
Each training module focuses on critical topics such as identifying dangerous goods, understanding the associated hazards, and following proper handling and shipping protocols. The knowledge gained through this program empowers workers to play an essential role in maintaining safety standards in their workplaces.
Class Participants:
Myron Magee, Mike McKenna, Mark Kroeger, James Orwan, Cortez Mason, Carollyn McCabe, Mike DeKraker, Matt Dustin, Robert MacArthur III, Patrick Linck, Mathew Wooten, Travis Pickell, Stephan Hodgdon, Brandt McCollett, and Mike Wright
I.A.M. C.R.E.S.T. Staff:
Project Coordinator/Instructor: Barry Eveland
Associate Instructors: Kurt Pool, Gayle Kelly, and John Cabral III
