In addition, we conduct field efficiency tests and inspections to ensure compliance with hazardous materials regulations. Since 1990, CSXT's hazardous materials group has conducted hazardous materials training programs for more than 17,000 state, local and federal emergency response personnel. But we recognize that training isn't enough. Employees need access to information about environmental situations when they arise. That's why we created our Environmental Hotline to handle questions, concerns, suggestions and problems.
Employees can get information quickly to prevent environmentally unsafe incidents from happening.
The environment isn't the only beneficiary of our training programs. Our employees, shareholders, customers and communities also reap the rewards of our safety initiatives. And they look for new ways to make CSXT even more environmentally friendly in the future. Until recently, the railroad industry used large quantities of six-volt batteries daily. They were an essential item, powering lanterns for night work.