Create a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper analyzing the Graniteville, SC train accident.
Include the following:
Describe and summarize the critical incident at Graniteville, SC to include a discussion on manmade critical incidents and risks associated with the railroad operation.
Discuss how a risk and vulnerability assessment may have prevented this incident.
List and explain what actual prevention, preparedness and mitigation strategies could have been adopted to avert this disaster.
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of actions taken by first responders to the scene to include communication processes. Why did the first responders take these actions?
Provide recommendations for action plan development to prevent reoccurrences.
Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.
Resource:
Collision of Norfolk Southern Freight Train 192 With Standing Norfolk Southern Local Train P22 With Subsequent Hazardous Materials Release at Graniteville, South Carolina January 6, 2005- Railroad Accident Report