Hazardous Materials Management: Prevention

Hazardous Materials Release Prevention

Union Pacific hazardous materials transportation mission focuses on prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. Safely transporting chemicals starts with prevention and preparedness. We work closely with relevant parties to reduce risk and promote safe transportation, including a 24/7 support desk, a cross-functional governance committee, comprehensive employee guides, specialized technology, and strict protocols for handling hazardous materials.

Preventing Releases

Union Pacific's HMM team conducts thousands of annual tank car inspections, maintaining DOT compliance by checking fittings, markings, safety appliances, waybills and identification placards. The team educates employees on safe handling practices and provides on-site training to customers, providing best practices for proper tank car preparation when shipping hazardous materials.