Freight Rail Safety Training

Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient rail operations with expert training covering DOT and OSHA regulations.

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Catalog Overview

Our Freight Rail Safety Training catalog provides essential courses to keep your team safe, compliant, and audit-ready in high-risk rail environments.

Covering DOT, OSHA, and industry-specific standards, our training ensures safe practices for railcar operations, hazardous materials handling, transloading, and worker protection—supporting efficient, compliant, and incident-free freight rail operations.

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  • Key Courses

  • Course Features

  • Why This Catalog?

  • Who This Catalog Is For

  • Regulatory Standards

Regulatory Compliance

  • Understanding OSHA and DOT regulations for freight rail operations
  • DOT hazardous materials requirements and railcar safety standards
  • Recordkeeping and inspection protocols for rail facilities
  • EPA compliance for environmental impact and waste managements

Worker Safety & Incident Prevention

  • Blue signal protection and right-of-way awareness
  • PPE use, fall prevention, and rail yard hazard mitigation
  • Safe railcar operation, coupling/uncoupling procedures
  • Substance misuse awareness and reasonable suspicion protocols

Alcohol & Drug Compliance

  • Drug and alcohol testing requirements for rail workers
  • Supervisor training for identifying reasonable suspicion
  • Adherence to FRA and DOT substance control regulations

Specialized Procedures

  • Safe transloading practices between railcars and trucks
  • Butane and other hazardous material transfer protocols
  • Equipment safety and railcar loading/unloading procedures
  • Preventing incidents during switching and staging operations

Emergency Preparedness

  • Spill response, hazmat containment, and cleanup basics
  • Emergency signal systems and incident communication
  • Evacuation drills and first-response training
  • Situational awareness for rail-specific emergencies
Safety Fundamentals

  • PPE, ladder safety, and equipment handling
  • Lockout/Tagout procedures for rail yard equipment
  • Workplace violence and harassment prevention
  • Fire safety, bloodborne pathogens, and respiratory protection
  • Mobile-Friendly Design: Access the course on any device with a responsive layout.
  • Engaging Content: Interactive games, exercises, and clickable elements to enhance learning.
  • Visual Learning: Comic-style graphics and illustrations for clear understanding of case studies.
  • Interactive Tools: Navigate with ease using UI tools like audio control and text-zooming.
  • Knowledge Checks: Lesson quizzes and a final exam to ensure comprehensive understanding.

Choosing the Freight Rail Safety Training Catalog gives your team access to specialized, industry-relevant courses aligned with OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations.

Each course is developed by rail safety experts and regularly updated to reflect the latest standards—helping your team stay compliant, audit-ready, and incident-free. With interactive content, progress tracking, and certificates of completion, rail workers gain the knowledge and confidence to operate safely in high-risk environments.

And because it’s 100% online, training is flexible, accessible, and won’t disrupt day-to-day rail operations.

This training catalog is built for professionals working in or around freight rail operations, including:

  • Rail yard workers and railcar operators
  • Site managers and supervisors overseeing compliance and safety
  • Environmental health and safety (EHS) teams preparing for audits and managing risk
  • Maintenance crews servicing railcars and equipment
  • Contractors and third-party personnel involved in transloading or rail logistics
Whether you're managing rail operations, working in the yard, or supporting transloading activities, this catalog ensures your team is trained, certified, and operating safely every step of the way.

Covers key safety and compliance requirements under:

  • OSHA – Workplace safety standards including PPE, hazard communication, fall protection, confined space entry, and equipment use (29 CFR 1910)
  • DOT – Rail-specific regulations for hazardous materials handling, loading/unloading, and transportation safety (49 CFR regulations)
  • EPA – Environmental compliance including spill prevention, stormwater management, and hazardous waste handling
  • Other Industry Standards – Best practices for safe railcar operations, transloading procedures, and freight yard safety

What You Receive

Certificate of Completion upon finishing courses

Ideal Participant

Rail yard crews, transloading teams, EHS staff, supervisors, and contractors involved in freight rail operations

Delivery Format

100% online and responsive to mobile with interactive and engaging content

Availability

Accessible 24/7 for flexible learning

Regulatory Standards

Meets OSHA, DOT, and EPA standards for safe, compliant freight rail & transloading operations

Learning Experience

Self-paced with the option to save your progress anytime

Support

Dedicated support via email and live chat

Course Content

Regularly updated to ensure compliance with the latest regulations

Ensure safety. Achieve compliance.

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