Course Overview
Our railcar mover safety training course is OSHA compliant, and our online version fulfills OSHA’s classroom training
requirement.
Training Scope: Each class contains the following information:
- Anatomy & Pre-shift
Inspections - Safe Operations & Stability
- Know your Machine
- Mounting & Dismounting Rails
- Coupling & Uncoupling Railcars
- Braking Systems
- Know your Worksite
- Vehicle Following Distance
- Safe Speeds
- Public Crossings
- PPE
- Know your Machine
- Investigated Case Studies
This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. In addition to the written exam, this course also includes a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam as required by OSHA.
Estimated Training Length: Because everyone learns and progresses at different speeds, the amount of time you spend taking this training will vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 2 to 2.5 hours.
Intended Audience:
- Employees
- Supervisors
- Managers
- Employers
Though you will still need to familiarize yourself with all other applicable federal, state, and local standards, this training encompasses the following OSHA standards for railcar movers:
• C.R.O.R. – General Notice
• Transport Canada – Standards Respecting Railway Clearance
• Railway (Alberta) Act – Industrial Railway Regulation Part 1.6: Industrial Railway Rail Car Mover Inspection and Safety Rules
