RSTS, Road Builder, and Online

Road Safety Training System (RSTS) Complete

Course by: ARHCA

SKU: 1002

Description






The RSTS Complete course is 24 modules providing necessary education on basic and specialized safety awareness concepts in the roadbuilding and heavy construction industries. The first 12 modules (“RSTS Basic”) offer a robust introduction to basic safety awareness for both industries. In these 12 modules, you’ll learn about everything from general worksite safety and the importance of planning and hazard awareness to working safely around utilities, traffic accommodation and fatigue management.  

An additional 12 modules focus on the various specialties of the two industries.  Each module offers a thorough review of key hazards on the various worksites as well as specialized terms, equipment, and tasks that you should be aware of.  These 12 modules cover specialties from earthmoving to highway maintenance as well as skid steer and snowplow operations. 






Course Outline

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

Course Details
Length:
13 hours
Language:
English
Certification:
Yes
Mobile Friendly:
Yes
Digital Badge:
Yes