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Dangerous goods shipments range from industrial chemicals to manufactured goods and, while indispensable to our modern way of life, can pose a threat if not handled safely.
Dangerous goods shipments handled by CN account for approximately 10 percent of our total traffic volume. Strict regulations by Transport Canada and/or the U.S. Department of Transportation, supported by CN policies and procedures, ensure dangerous goods/hazardous materials are transported safely.
The CN Dangerous Goods department conducts internal compliance audits and training as well as outreach programs for agencies, shippers and local municipal responders in an effort to promote compliance, competence and due diligence. CN's Emergency Response Plan is a model for the emergency response community and is often used by other agencies as a guidance or reference document when reviewing their own plans.
Responsible Care®
CN is a partner, both in Canada and the United States, in Responsible Care®, an ongoing performance improvement initiative established by the Canadian Chemical Producers' Association (CCPA), and the American Chemistry Council (ACC). Partners commit themselves to continuous improvement in the areas of employee and public health and safety, and to environmental quality. Responsible Care®, principles are applied to all of our activities, while protecting the environment for the communities we serve.
In praise of safe handling
Every year, CN presents Safe Handling Awards to customers who demonstrate an excellent safety record in loading cars with dangerous goods and who meet strict standards for the safe handling and shipment of regulated products. The winners must meet established criteria, according to the total number of shipments of dangerous goods for all facilities.
The Safe Handling Awards program is part of a series of initiatives aimed at making CN the safest railway in North America.
April 28, 2009
CN Presents Safe Handling Awards to Shippers
TransCaer Program
A key component of Responsible Care®, TransCAER (Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response), is a training program for communities situated near rail lines where dangerous goods are transported.
CN and partner chemical companies conduct information sessions for community leaders and first responders, such as police services, firefighters and medical officials. The focus is on what emergency measures to take in the event of an incident involving dangerous goods.
Accident simulations
As part of TransCAER, accident simulations are conducted on a regular basis with interested parties, to help increase the emergency response capability of first responders.