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