Accident Investigation Orientation for Rail Professionals May 19, 2009

This course, led by NTSB investigators, details how the Safety Board investigates railroad accidents and what it expects of participants in an investigation.

Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:
Discuss how the NTSB investigators work on-scene at an accident and the role of a “party” member
Work in a close and coordinated manner with the NTSB investigators on-scene
Describe the NTSB accident investigation from initial notification to final board meeting and recommendations
Explain what types of services and support are available to family members of victims of railroad accidents
Describe the role of the NTSB Office of Public Affairs in the release of relevant and appropriate information to the public

$495 for all applications with payment received no later than April 19
$550 for all applications with payment received April 20 - May 13
$600 for all applications with payment submitted between May 14 and 12:00 pm (noon) ET on May 18
$50 processing fee will be added to tuitions for all offline applications (starting October 1, 2008)

Official Website: http://www.ntsb.gov/TC/CourseInfo/RPH301_2009.htm