Chlorate Railcar Unloading Checklist

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Railcar Number

• Bulk Material

  Chlorate

• 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

• Ensure correct placard for sodium chlorate (1495) is on car

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Caution BLUE flags in place (White letters - blue background)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Set derailers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wheels chocked/brakes set

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check safety shower and eye wash

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check car shell for signs of leaks (white crystals or cracks). If found notify Shift Team Leader.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check D.O.T. specification number for legibility and correct for corrosive/hazardous material

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check opposite side of car to ensure caps are secure and seals in place. Report any<br>missing caps and/or seals to Shift Team Leader and log on Chem Prep. Report<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all hoses and camlocks are in good repair. Call QME if repairs are

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check if any seals are missing from top lids of car. Report any missing seals and log on Chem Prep Report

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ALL ITEMS CHECKED AND COMPLETED CAR READY FOR UNLOADING

• Loader/Unloader Name

• Loader/Unloader Signature

  Sign

• Date

  Date

Leakage or Car Damage

• Check interior of car to ensure unloading is complete

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure top lids on car are closed, secured and sealed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Picture of sealed top lids

  Media

• Raise handrail system to uppermost position and raise hinged access platform

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Picture of raised handrail

  Media

• Ensure all bottom caps are in place, secure, and sealed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Picture of seals bottom caps

  Media

• Ensure car is secure for transport, Visually inspect external tank shell for abrasion, corrosion, cracks, dents, distortions, defects in welds or any other condition that would make the tank car unsafe for transportation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visually inspect coupler vertical restraint

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check car shell for signs of leaks (white crystals or cracks). If found notify Shift Team Leader and fill out leakage section

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure car and unloading pad is hosed off

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Remove wheel chock

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO ensures that no caustic cars are currently hooked.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Test dates stenciled on the car have not expired, including safety valve

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fill out “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

• Add Any Pictures

  Media

• 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 EHS and notify the Shift Team Leader

• 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

• 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

• Derailer Remover Signature

  Sign

• Date

  Date

• Misc. Comments