Precautions at Rail Loading and Unloading Racks

INITIAL PRECAUTIONS AT RAIL LOADING AND UNLOADING RACKS 

Training aids for instructing personnel about pre-trip inspection of the tank car are available from sources such as the Compressed Gas Association. Before connecting the loading lines, the inspection procedure should include the following steps  

After disconnecting the loading lines, the inspection should continue and include the following  

Remember that it is illegal to ship a defective or leaking tank car. If a car cannot be put into suitable condition for shipping, notify the proper company personnel and request instructions. In some cases, the tank car owner will be the proper person to contact for assistance. 

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