Turpentine Railcar Loading Checklist

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Railcar Number

• Bulk Material

  Turpentine

• THIS SECTION IS TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE LOADING THE TURPENTINE 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 puts 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 all placard holders. If damaged, have QME repair or replace with new ones. Change placards if torn, faded or not legible.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO checks placards to assure they are correct for full load of product including correct D.O.T. specification number for flammable/hazardous material.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO checks car initial, number, weight marking legibility and safety valve test date legibility. Test date stenciled on car must be current. (If any of the above are not correct, do not load and notify the Shift Team Leader).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO checks safety structure of car for defects (Grab irons, steps, handrails, platforms). If any of the above defects exist, do not load and notify the Shift Team Leader.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO tests safety shower and eye wash at loading platform. If not in good working order, do not load and notify the Shift Team Leader.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO, QME, and STL independently complete a visual inspection of the external shell for abrasions, corrosion, cracks, dents, distortions, defects in welds, all nozzles (top and bottom) or any other conditions that would make the tank car unsafe for transportation. Each individual (QO, QME, STL) will complete an inspection form. BPF-002-124-00-0

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QME opens the top fill lid.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO inspects car interior for minimal build up and to ensure car is empty.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO operates bottom valve to insure proper open/close position.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO ensures proper grounding is established with platform grounding cable. If proper grounding cannot be established, call QME.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shift Team Leader okays car to be loaded.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ALL ITEMS CHECKED AND COMPLETED CAR READY FOR LOADING

• Loader/Unloader Name

• Loader/Unloader Signature

  Sign

• Date

  Date

Leakage or Car Damage

• QO ensures the level is not above loading mark on dip stick or is

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• approximately 12” from bottom of dome.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO calls QME to close up tank car.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO removes platform grounding cable from car.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QME visually checks pressure relief device for corrosion or damage that may alter intended operation of device.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO contacts STL for camera to document the lid closure process. Photos are taken of: the cleaned lid surface, cleaned dome surface, new gasket in place, closed lid, and the three gasket tabs around the dome’s edge with the lid closed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QME ensures the dome and lid surfaces are clean, installs a new gasket, checks gasket alignment when lowering lid, closes dome cover and then confirm using a mirror to view underside of lid, uses T-wrench with crossing pattern to tighten and a torque wrench to confirm all bolts tightened to 150 ft-lbs.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Picture of sealed dome

  Media

• QME replaces plug/cap on bottom of car and tightens to a wrench tight condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QME puts on heater coil caps/plugs (if any).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO and QME check all valves and closures (whether used or unused).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Make sure valves are tight, including top siphon unloading valve cover and all air vent plugs.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO raises gangway and fall protection to the upmost position and secures manual latches and chains.

  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 car is secure for transport. Visually inspect external tank shell for abrasions, corrosion, cracks, dents, distortions, defects in welds, check all nozzles (top and bottom), check coupler vertical restraint system or any other condition that would make the tank car unsafe for transportation.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO checks car thoroughly for any sign of leakage.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO hoses off tank car and loading pad.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO ensures required four (4) placards correctly show type of product tank car contains.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO removes wheel chock.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO removes derailer.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO removes blue caution flag.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QO phones in the car number to Code-A-Phone.

  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