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Road Safety Training System (RSTS) Complete
The Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association has developed the Roadbuilders Safety Training System (RSTS) as an essential and comprehensive introduction to working safely in roadbuilding and heavy construction. Created by health and safety experts, the RSTS Complete course is a combination of the RSTS Basic course and individual modules for the various specialties of the road and civil construction industries.
RSTS BASIC
The RSTS Basic is an excellent tool for onboarding new workers or as a safety refresher for experienced employees in the road and civil construction industries. The course structure of 12 successive modules builds upon knowledge previously presented to reinforce the learning of critical safety awareness concepts.
The importance of planning work to control risks
Conducting regular individual and site specific hazard assessments
Situational awareness and recognizing potential safety hazards on site
Training and competency as a critical requirement for all tasks
When unsure, always clarify with your supervisor before performing work
SPECIALTY MODULES
The 12 specialty modules focus on the work required to build and maintain large civil construction projects from earthmoving to production of concrete to maintaining roadways. Each module introduces the various roles and responsibilities involved in the work, key hazards on the worksite, and the specialized terms, equipment and tasks the learner could encounter. The learner is referred back to the RSTS Basic course for general safety awareness knowledge. The specialty modules are separate licenses within the RSTS Complete course and can be distributed to learners as required.
Course content is engaging and highly visual with real worksite video, key concepts and terms reinforced by text and imagery, interactive graphics, and learning assessments throughout based on on-the-job scenarios. There is a final exam at the end of each module with an 80% pass rate required to complete the RSTS Complete course and obtain the RSTS Basic and the specialty certificates.
The RSTS Complete course is intended for anyone who works in road building or heavy civil construction – ground workers, plant workers, heavy equipment operators, truck drivers, or is interested in a career in the industry. After completing this course, the learner will understand how civil projects are built and their ability to identify hazards, manage risks and reduce incidents at all types of road building and heavy construction work sites will significantly improve.
SYLLABUS
RSTS Basic – Intro
Welcome to the Roadbuilders Safety Training System (RSTS). Course length 5 min
1. RSTS Basic - The Law at Work
Workers' rights and responsibilities; Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation. Course length 20 min
2. RSTS Basic - General Awareness
Importance of planning, hazard assessments and a work safe mindset. Course length 30 min
3. RSTS Basic - General Worksite Safety
Common hazards and risk management on road building and heavy construction work sites. Course length 30 min
4. RSTS Basic – Fatigue Management
Understanding and managing fatigue. Course length 30 min
5. RSTS Basic - Specialized Work
Confined Space Entry; Lock Out Tag Out; Rigging and Hoisting; Working at Heights; Conveyors; Modified Work. Course Length 30 min
6. RSTS Basic – Working with & around Mobile Equipment
Safe work practices for operating and working around mobile equipment. Course length 30 min
7. RSTS Basic - Traffic Accommodation
Understanding work zones, traffic control equipment and the role of traffic control personnel. Course length 25 min
8. RSTS Basic – Working Safely Around Traffic
Identify hazards and manage risks when working next to traffic. Course length 45 min
9. RSTS Basic - Utilities
Working safely around overhead power lines and underground utilities. Course length 30 min
10. RSTS Basic - Excavation and Shoring
Safe work procedures for ground disturbance. Course length 30 min
11. RSTS Basic – Silica & Dust Exposure Prevention
Hazards of exposure to silica and respirable dust and prevention controls including the proper use of a respirator. Course length 40 minutes
12. RSTS Basic – WHMIS
Using WHMIS to work safely with hazardous products on the work site. Course length 30 min.
13. RSTS - Earthmoving
Safe work procedures and equipment operation on an earthmoving site. Course length 25 min
14. RSTS – Sewer and Water
Understanding hazards and controls for sewer and water construction. Course length 25 min
15. RSTS - Basework
Five critical hazards of basework construction and safety awareness on site. Course length 30 min
16. RSTS - Crushing and Washing
Safe operating practices for crushing and washing plants. Course length 25 min
17. RSTS - Concrete Plants
Safe operating practices for concrete plants. Course length 30 min
18. RSTS - Concrete in Construction
Working safely with concrete in construction. Course length 30 min
19. RSTS - Ready Mix Drivers
Key hazards and controls for safely operating a ready mix truck. Course length 30 min
20. RSTS - Asphalt Plants
Safe operating practices for asphalt plants. Course length 30 min
21. RSTS – Paving
Safe work practices for paving. Course length 35 min
22. RSTS – Highway Maintenance
Completing highway maintenance services safely and efficiently. Course length 35 min
23. RSTS – Skid Steer Loader Operation
Safe operation of a skid steer loader. Course length 40 min
24. RSTS – Snowplow Operation
Key hazards and controls for safely operating a snowplow. Course length 50 min