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RSTS
The Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association (ARHCA) has developed a comprehensive Roadbuilders Safety Training System (RSTS), to educate workers about the hazards associated with this industry, and what they can do to make sure work sites are as safe as possible—not only for themselves, but also for their co-workers and motorists. For more information please visit www.arhca.ab.ca.
What's Included in RSTS Basic
The Law at Work; General Awareness, General Worksite Safety; Fatigue
Management; Specialized Work; Working with & around Mobile Equipment; Traffic
Accommodation; Working Safely Around Traffic; Utilities; Excavation and Shoring; Silica & Dust Exposure
Prevention; WHMIS
What's Included in RSTS Complete
Basic Modules plus
Earthmoving; Sewer and Water; Basework; Crushing and Washing; Concrete Plants; Concrete in Construction; Ready Mix Drivers; Asphalt Plants; Paving; Highway Maintenance; Skid Steer Loader Operation; Snowplow Operation
Individual Specialty Modules

RSTS - M12 - Earthmoving
Stay safe on earthmoving sites. Learn to assess hazards, operate equipment, and work safely in road building and construction. Certificate included.
$30.00 CAD

RSTS - M13 - Sewer and Water
Learn to work safely in sewer and water construction. Covers hazards, safe practices, confined spaces, and certification on course completion.
$30.00 CAD

RSTS - M14 - Basework
Understand basework hazards and controls. Learn safe practices for equipment use, hauling, dumping, and compacting in road and foundation construction.
$30.00 CAD

RSTS - M15 - Crushing and Washing
Learn safe practices for crushing and washing plants. Covers equipment hazards, silica dust, and procedures from raw material to finished aggregate.
$30.00 CAD

RSTS - M16 - Concrete Plants
Learn to work safely in concrete plants. Covers hazards like silica, acids, heavy equipment, and energy isolation. Ideal for plant and construction workers.
$30.00 CAD

RSTS - M17 - Concrete in Construction
Stay safe while working with concrete. Learn to handle tools, equipment, and materials safely from prep to finishing on fast-paced construction sites.
$30.00 CAD

RSTS - M18 - Ready Mix Drivers
Learn safe ready mix truck operation—from loading to delivery. Covers key hazards, controls, and responsibilities for drivers and job site support workers.
$30.00 CAD

RSTS - M19 - Asphalt Plants
Learn safe practices for asphalt plants. Covers production, hazards, equipment, and emergency procedures for anyone working with or around asphalt.
$30.00 CAD

RSTS - M20 - Paving
Learn safe paving practices from milling to laydown. Covers traffic hazards, mobile equipment, hot ACP safety, and teamwork in road construction.
$30.00 CAD

RSTS - M21 - Highway Maintenance
Explore key tasks and hazards in highway maintenance. Learn safe practices, equipment use, and terminology for year-round road safety operations.
$30.00 CAD

RSTS - M22 - Skid Steer Loader Operation
Learn safe skid steer loader operation. Covers key hazards, operator responsibilities, and best practices for road building and heavy construction sites.
$45.00 CAD

RSTS - M23 - Snowplow Operation
Get trained in safe snowplow operation. Learn plowing techniques, hazard awareness, equipment checks, and sanding best practices for winter road safety.