Labor groups host hazmat course
Written by jrood
The National Labor College Rail Workers’ Hazardous Materials Training Program, in cooperation with the United Transportation Union and other rail unions, will conduct a four-day hazardous materials training course for rail workers in St. Paul, Minn., from Sept. 27-30. The course includes advanced classroom instruction, hands-on drills and a simulated hazmat response in full safety gear. It addresses Occupational Health and Safety Administration and Department of Transportation required procedures in cases of unintentionally released hazardous materials. Participants will also be eligible for academic credits from the National Labor College. The course is federally funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and includes incentive pay of $440 for participants who are unable to receive regular pay through their employer, as well as a $35 a day per diem for meals and mileage. Class size is limited to 25 participants, so the program hosts recommend that interested parties should register immediately. For additional information or to register, contact Freddie Thomas at (301) 439-2440; Email [email protected].
