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:
SILO Cleaning:
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:
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:
Air Monitor Service Program (AMSP) & Repair:
Emergency Response Equipment Maintenance (EREM) & Repair:
How We Do It
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.
