Caustic Bottom Unloading Checklist

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Railcar Number

• Bulk Material

  Acid

  Caustic

• THIS SECTION IS TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE UNLOADING THE CHLORATE RAILCAR

• IP Unloading Employee:

• Complete the before loading and after loading sections by selecting yes once the item is complete.

• In the event of leakage, complete Section 3 and distribute as indicated.

• This checklist is designed to supplement facility loading/unloading procedures. All loading and unloading of materials shall be done in accordance with specific facility procedures!!

Procedures at Loading/Unloading Site

• QO ensures correct placard for acid (1824) is on car

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO puts blue caution flag in place. (White letters - blue background)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO sets derailer

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO chocks wheel and sets brake

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO checks safety shower and eye wash

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO checks safety structure of car for defects (Grab irons, steps, handrails, platforms). If defects exist, are immediate repairs required for safe unloading? If yes, discontinue unloading and notify Shift Team Leader immediately.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO checks for leaks on all valves and gaskets

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO checks D.O.T. specification number for legibility. Make sure test dates have not expired (including safety valve)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO call QME to prepare car for unloading. QO can also prepare the car

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO or QME if bottom unloading opens manhole cover on top of car and props open with bolt to vent car while unloading

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO or QME slowly removes bottom outlet cap to check for valve leakage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO or QME installs quick disconnect fitting on bottom outlet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO inspects unloading hose for good repair. If ok, connect to car; if not, notify the Shift Team Leader and have QME replace defective hose before connecting to car

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO ensures bottom outlet valve is operating properly. Handle for valve can be located either on top or underneath car

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO records car numbers on Chem Prep Report

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Loader/Unloader Name

• Loader/Unloader Signature

  Sign

• Date

  Date

After Loading/Unloading

• QO checks to confirm a tank level rise of ~7.5% per car

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO closes bottom outlet valve on car

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO calls QME to prepare car for shipment. QO can also prepare car for shipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO disconnects unloading hose

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO or QME removes quick disconnect fitting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO or QME replaces bottom cap and tighten to a wrench tight condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO or QME closes manhole cover and cross torques all bolts tool tight

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Picture of closed manhole cover

  Media

• QO or QME visually check pressure relief device for corrosion or damage that may alter the intended operation of the device

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO or QME visually check the piping, valves, fittings and gaskets for corrosion, damage<br>or any unsafe condition<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QME and/or QO visually check car for any missing or loose bolts, nuts or elements that make the car unsafe for shipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO ensures protective housings are secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO raises gangway to the upmost position and secures manual latches

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Picture of raised gangway

  Media

• QO checks D.O.T. specification number for legibility. Make sure test dates have not expired (including safety valve)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO ensures steam hose has been disconnected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO ensures car is secure for transport (includes external thermal protection system, tank shell and heads, coupler vertical restraint)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO ensures car and unloading pad are hosed off

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO ensures four (4) placards remain as if car is fully loaded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO removes wheel chock

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO ensures that no other cars on the same track are hooked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO completes "Chemical Car Shipping Form"

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO has the STL or another Operations Resource review all paperwork and sign the checklist.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Loader/Unloader Name

• Loader/Unloader Signature

  Sign

• Date

  Date

• All forms must be turned in to the Area Leader or representative and transported to the designated DOT representative onsite to perform official release in the railcar database. Forms will be filed for future reference. If there is ANY leakage, car damage, or other service problems, file a copy of this form with EHS and notify the Shift Team Leader

Leakage or Car Damage

• Describe Car Damage

• Explain Leakage

• After Loader/Unloader Name

  Select

• After Loader/Unloader Signature

  Sign

• Date

  Date

• Verifier Name

  Select

• Verifier Signature

  Sign

• Date

  Date

• All forms must be turned in to the Area Leader or representative and transported to the designated DOT representative onsite to perform official release in the railcar database. Forms will be filed for future reference. If there is ANY leakage, car damage, or other service problems, file a copy of this form with the Facility Safety Manager and send an additional copy to: Distribution Operations, Tower II, Room 460 Memphis (or fax to 9017637295)

• THIS SECTION FOR FRONT LINE LEADER (FLL) ONLY

Railcar Audit Inspection Form

• Unloading/Loading Paperwork Properly signed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• Dome Bolts Tight

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• Valves Closed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• Plugs In Place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• Placards on all 4 sides

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• Placards legible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• Car is clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• Car markings legible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• Car ready to be released

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• **Note: After audit is complete, chemical unloader to remove the blue flag, chokes, derailer, and verify that the catwalk to the cars, if applicable, are in the upright position.**

• Auditor

  Select

• Auditor Signature

  Sign

• Date

  Date

Ready to Release

• Car Ready to be moved from the spot

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CALL IN THE RAILCAR TO THE CHEMICAL RELEASE VOICEMAIL AND VERIFY NAME, DATE/TIME, CHEMICAL, AND RIALCAR NUMBER

• Derailer Remover Name

  Select

• Derailer Remover Signature

  Sign

• Date

  Date

• Misc. Comments