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Ensure the safety of your personnel, equipment and the environment at your railcar sites with our

site safety services.

At CRMS, we offer a range of measures and practices preventing accidents, injuries, and environmental incidents during railcar operations.

Our objective is to protect the well-being of workers, preventing accidents and environmental incidents, and maintaining regulatory compliance at railcar sites. We help you create a safer and more secure work environment for all personnel involved in your railcar operations.

What We Offer:

We help you reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, while ensuring all compliance and regulatory requirements are met with utmost precision. Our common site safety services include:
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SILO Cleaning:
CRMS partners specialize in SILO cleaning services which includes thorough cleaning and maintenance of storage silos and bins used in railcar operations. With our trusted network of SILO cleaning companies, we ensure efficiency, safety, and hygiene of SILO operations. Our crews are not only highly trained in SILO cleaning and working in confined spaces, but they are also confined space rescue trained. By using our partners for SILO cleaning services, you can maintain optimal storage conditions, minimize contamination risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, ultimately contributing to efficient and safe operations.
Standby Rescue:

We offer standby rescue teams with trained personnels and equipment ready to respond in case of emergencies or accidents involving your railcars. Our standby rescue team is readily available and could be stationed nearby or on your site during railcar loading, unloading, maintenance, or other operations where there is a risk of incidents such as derailments, spills, fires, or personnel injuries. Our standby rescue support includes rope rescue, hazardous materials and confined space standby rescue services. By using our confined space standby rescue team, you can minimize the potential impact of accidents and protect the well-being of your workers and the environment.

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Hazard Assessment:

Our partners perform hazard assessments on your facility to assist you in reducing accidents and making your facility a safer place for your employees. The procedures typically involve identifying, evaluating, and mitigating potential hazards associated with various aspects of your railcar operations, including loading, unloading, maintenance, and transportation. By using By using hazard assessment services with a CRMS partner, you can minimize risks, protect personnel and assets, and ensure the safe and efficient operation of your railcar facilities.

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Air Monitor Service Program (AMSP) & Repair:

Our partners have the Air Monitor Service Program (AMSP) that allows our clients to ship an air monitor to us and have it calibrated. The AMSP program monitors and maintains the air quality within your railcars, particularly when you’re transporting hazardous materials. By using the air monitor calibration services of a CRMS partner, you can proactively monitor and maintain air quality to protect your personnel, prevent environmental contamination, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards throughout the transportation of hazardous materials.

Emergency Response Equipment Maintenance (EREM) & Repair:
An emergency response equipment maintenance with a CRMS partner includes systematic inspection, testing, and upkeep of equipment and resources used to respond to emergencies and incidents involving your railcars. With our mobile service centers most services required to either certify or repair your equipment can be accomplished on-site. By using EREP maintenance and repair services with a CRMS partner, you can enhance your readiness to address emergencies, protect personnel and assets, and minimize the impact of incidents on your operations and the environment.
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What We Offer

We help you reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, while ensuring all compliance and regulatory requirements are met with utmost precision. Our common site safety services include:
SILO Cleaning:
CRMS partners specialize in SILO cleaning services which includes thorough cleaning and maintenance of storage silos and bins used in railcar operations. With our trusted network of SILO cleaning companies, we ensure efficiency, safety, and hygiene of SILO operations. Our crews are not only highly trained in SILO cleaning and working in confined spaces, but they are also confined space rescue trained. By using our partners for SILO cleaning services, you can maintain optimal storage conditions, minimize contamination risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, ultimately contributing to efficient and safe operations.
Standby Rescue:

We offer standby rescue teams with trained personnels and equipment ready to respond in case of emergencies or accidents involving your railcars. Our standby rescue team is readily available and could be stationed nearby or on your site during railcar loading, unloading, maintenance, or other operations where there is a risk of incidents such as derailments, spills, fires, or personnel injuries. Our standby rescue support includes rope rescue, hazardous materials and confined space standby rescue services. By using our confined space standby rescue team, you can minimize the potential impact of accidents and protect the well-being of your workers and the environment.

Hazard Assessment:
Our partners perform hazard assessments on your facility to assist you in reducing accidents and making your facility a safer place for your employees. The procedures typically involve identifying, evaluating, and mitigating potential hazards associated with various aspects of your railcar operations, including loading, unloading, maintenance, and transportation. By using By using hazard assessment services with a CRMS partner, you can minimize risks, protect personnel and assets, and ensure the safe and efficient operation of your railcar facilities.
Air Monitor Service Program (AMSP) & Repair:
Our partners have the Air Monitor Service Program (AMSP) that allows our clients to ship an air monitor to us and have it calibrated. The AMSP program monitors and maintains the air quality within your railcars, particularly when you’re transporting hazardous materials. By using the air monitor calibration services of a CRMS partner, you can proactively monitor and maintain air quality to protect your personnel, prevent environmental contamination, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards throughout the transportation of hazardous materials.
Emergency Response Equipment Maintenance (EREM) & Repair:
An emergency response equipment maintenance with a CRMS partner includes systematic inspection, testing, and upkeep of equipment and resources used to respond to emergencies and incidents involving your railcars. With our mobile service centers most services required to either certify or repair your equipment can be accomplished on-site. By using EREP maintenance and repair services with a CRMS partner, you can enhance your readiness to address emergencies, protect personnel and assets, and minimize the impact of incidents on your operations and the environment.

How We Do It

Some of the key components of site safety services with a CRMS partner includes:
Risk Assessment

We conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential hazards and risks associated with your railcar operations, including loading, unloading, maintenance, and storage.

Safety Policies and Procedures

We develop and implement comprehensive safety policies and procedures tailored to the specific needs and risks of railcar sites. This includes protocols for personal protective equipment (PPE), emergency response, and hazard communication.

Training and Education

We provide training and education to personnel involved in railcar operations, including employees, contractors, and visitors. Our training covers topics such as safe handling practices, emergency procedures, and regulatory compliance.

Safety Inspections and Audits

We conduct regular safety inspections and audits of your railcar sites to identify potential safety violations, hazards, or deficiencies.

Safety Equipment and Controls

We install and maintain safety equipment and controls at your railcar sites, such as railcar fall protection systems, guardrails, safety signs, and emergency shut-off devices.

Emergency Preparedness

We develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures for addressing accidents, spills, fires, and other emergencies that may occur at your railcar sites. This includes training personnel on emergency response protocols and conducting drills to test preparedness.

Environmental Protection

We implement measures such as spill containment systems, runoff controls, and proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials to protect the environment from potential contamination or pollution during railcar operations.

Regulatory Compliance

We ensure all compliance levels are met with relevant safety regulations, standards, and industry best practices governing railcar operations, including those set forth by agencies such as OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and the FRA (Federal Railroad Administration).

Continuous Improvement

We establish processes for continuous improvement of your railcar site safety, including regular review and updating of safety policies, procedures, and practices based on lessons learned, feedback, and evolving industry standards.

How We Do It

We help you reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, while ensuring all compliance and regulatory requirements are met with utmost precision. Our common site safety services include:

Silo Cleaning

At CRMS, we specialize in Silo cleaning services which includes thorough cleaning and maintenance of storage silos and bins used in your railcar operations. As a leading Silo cleaning company, we ensure efficiency, safety, and hygiene of silo operations. Our crews are not only highly trained in Silo cleaning and working in confined spaces, but they are also confined space rescue trained. By using our Silo cleaning services, you can maintain optimal storage conditions, minimize contamination risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, ultimately contributing to efficient and safe operations.

Standby Rescue

We offer standby rescue teams with trained personnels and equipment ready to respond in case of emergencies or accidents involving your railcars. Our standby rescue team is readily available and could be stationed nearby or on your site during railcar loading, unloading, maintenance, or other operations where there is a risk of incidents such as derailments, spills, fires, or personnel injuries. Our standby rescue support includes rope rescue, hazardous materials and confined space standby rescue services. By using our confined space standby rescue team, you can minimize the potential impact of accidents and protect the well-being of your workers and the environment.

Railcar Cleaning

CRMS offers railcar cleaning services that contribute to the safe and efficient operation of railcar facilities while protecting the environment and ensuring regulatory compliance. We always have a safety first approach when it comes to cleaning out grain hauling hopper cars or crude oil petroleum products, to asphalt removal. Our railcar cleaning services involve the removal of residues, contaminants, and debris from the interior and exterior of railcars to maintain cleanliness, prevent corrosion, ensure product integrity, and comply with safety regulations.

Hazard Assessment

We perform hazard assessments on your facility to assist you in reducing accidents and making your facility a safer place for your employees. Our procedures typically involve identifying, evaluating, and mitigating potential hazards associated with various aspects of your railcar operations, including loading, unloading, maintenance, and transportation. By using our hazard assessment services, you can minimize risks, protect personnel and assets, and ensure the safe and efficient operation of your railcar facilities.

Air Monitor Service Program (AMSP) & Repair

CRMS is proud to have developed the Air Monitor Service Program (AMSP) that allows our clients to ship an air monitor to us and have it calibrated. Our AMSP program monitors and maintains the air quality within your railcars, particularly when you’re transporting hazardous materials. By using our air monitor calibration services, you can proactively monitor and maintain air quality to protect your personnel, prevent environmental contamination, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards throughout the transportation of hazardous materials.

Emergency Response Equipment Maintenance (EREM) & Repair

Our emergency response equipment maintenance includes systematic inspection, testing, and upkeep of equipment and resources used to respond to emergencies and incidents involving your railcars. With our mobile service centers most services required to either certify or repair your equipment can be accomplished on-site. By using our EREP maintenance and repair services, you can enhance your readiness to address emergencies, protect personnel and assets, and minimize the impact of incidents on your operations and the environment.

Interested in Site Safety Services?

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NATIONS MOST TRUSTED SITE SAFETY PARTNER FOR OVER TWO DECADES

With over 130 years of combined railcar experience, and a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction, we help you create a safer and more secure work environment for all personnel involved in your railcar operations.

Nirveek Ghosh

Nirveek has a MBA degree in Marketing and brings in over 15 years of experience in global business, project management, consulting sales and digital marketing.

He works with the marketing department to manage the brand and marketing initiatives (manage website content and social media, blog, marketing collaterals, newsletter campaigns, search engine optimization etc.) and execute CRMS’s overall marketing strategy.

Nirveek has 6+ years of experience driving organic marketing campaigns across diverse industries. He is an avid fan of Manchester United and follows the EPL closely. During his leisure time he enjoys cycling and swimming.

Barb Ortyl

Barb brings nearly 20 years of experience in the Rail industry. She spent 19 of those years at GATX Rail in various Operations and Administrative roles. She followed the footsteps of her father who also worked for GATX and is now retired. She feels very fortunate to have worked for and with some of the best people in the industry and is grateful to be able to continue to do so.

Barb enjoys learning new things and putting that knowledge to good use. She loves digging in and finding ways to improve processes and creating “fancy” reports and dashboards. She has a genuine interest in helping others whenever and wherever she can.

In her free time, Barb enjoys spending time with her husband and adult twin daughters, as well as her furry co-working felines – Edith and Vinny.

Ashley Torres

Ashley Torres is the marketing director, focusing on web design, backend tech support, the creation of multimedia marketing material and marketig strategy. She holds a Bachelors of Science in IT and Technical Programming from Northeastern University. In her spare time, Ashley is an ardent baker, intermediate powerlifter, and nurtures a slightly abnormal obsession with dogs.

Claudia Escriba

A lifelong Chicagoan, Claudia Hernandez has an extensive background in accounting, management, and organization. She is certified in Information Processing Technology, and is currently earning her Bachelors of Science. Claudia is faith and family driven, loves her Yorkie, and collects inspirational quotes: “If sharing your dreams with people don’t make them at least giggle, then the dream isn’t big enough!”

Claudia Donato

Claudia Donato is an accountant and organization extraordinaire, taking out her workaholic tendencies on the main Chicago office. Outside of work Claudia is a sleep and exercise addict who enjoys urban exploration and dedicated community building.

Jennifer Van Horn

Jenifer Van Horn is renowned for her attentive listening skills and creative problem solving abilities. Her specialties include strategic relationship and partnership building within the rail industry, and finding common ground through tact and diplomacy. Jenifer is always striving for win-win-win outcomes.

Carlotta Gonzalez

Carlotta Gonzalez entered the rail industry in 2013 and has no intention of leaving! She’s developed a great understanding of BRC creation and railcar tracing technologies in addition to managing stenciling & reflecting programs. Carlotta’s family acts as constant inspiration, and in her spare time she loves nothing more than conversation over dinner, bonfires, and watching movies with her husband and their children.

Margaret Ebert

With decades of experience in operations, sales service, and support, Margaret Ebert provides essential insight into the day-to-day needs and logistics associated with railcar ownership, management, and maintenance. Her diverse set of expertise allows her to work successfully within tight deadlines.

She has been recognized and acknowledged for demonstrating an outstanding work ethic, positive attitude, and possessing exceptional communication skills. Margaret is an animal rescuer and has never lived in an abandoned caboose, though she aspires to.

Jeremy LeBeau

As personable as he is professional, Jeremy Lebeau is an indispensable member of the CRMS Sales Team. Jeremy is solutions oriented, and utilizes his exemplary knowledge of the rail industry to continually exceed customer expectations.

Ben Hines

Ben Hines holds a BA in Finance and Accounting from Western Michigan University, and has pulled his weight as a CRMS team member since 2011. Ben lives in Conifer, Colorado, where he enjoys a multitude of outdoor sports, especially whitewater rafting, fly fishing, and soccer.

Matthew Berberich

Matthew grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and moved to Fort Worth, Texas in late 2012. Shortly after calling Texas home Matthew enlisted in the United States Marine Corps as an electrical engineer. Throughout his active-duty career he was stationed in Japan, California, Guam, and Australia. Today, he continues to serve in the Marine Corps Reserve out of Waco, Texas. Matthew graduated from college with a degree in Supply Chain Management and professional selling while attending the University of North Texas.

Upon completion of school, he was hired by Trinity Industries where he began his career in industry as a Fleet Maintenance Planner. Matthew is married to his wife Caitlyn of 7 years and this past May they welcomed their first child Olivia. In Matthew’s free time he enjoys Golf, Skiing, Hunting, Sporting Clays, and spending time with his new little one A natural ‘Gear Head’ at heart, Nick enjoys switching through the gears on an open highway…Responsibly of course!