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Provincial Hours of Service Course Alberta Regulations
This program delves into the regulations that a driver must adhere to under the Alberta provincial hours of service rules. These rules are enforced to tackle fatigue, safeguarding not just those in the commercial transportation industry, but also the general public on the road.
The Provincial Hours of Service Course Alberta Regulations aims to provide a detailed understanding of the regulations a driver must adhere to under the Alberta provincial hours of service rules. These rules are designed to tackle fatigue and ensure safety for commercial transportation personnel, as well as the general public using the same roads.
Upon finishing this course, the learner should have a clear understanding of work-shift limits, exceptions to these limits, record-keeping requirements (format and procedure), the 160 KM radius exemption, and the driver’s responsibilities as per the Provincial Hours of Service Alberta Regulations.
The course is designed to help the participant not just understand the rules that govern their work but also how to practically apply them.
Introduction
- What is a Safety Fitness Certificate?
- What is a National Safety Code vehicle?
- What employees do the regulations apply to?
Duty Status
- The Four Duty statuses
- Off Duty Time
- On Duty Time
Work-shift Limits
- Definition of Work-shift
- Work-shift Limits
- Mandatory Time Breaks
- Reduced Rest Provision
- Summary or limits
Co – Driver Requirements
- Conflict of Status
Exemptions
- Adverse Driving Conditions and its definition
- Emergencies and its definition
Form & Manner Requirements
- Daily Log Requirements
- Duty Status Locations
- Off Duty Logs
- Driver Log Retention
- Supporting Documents
Logbook Exemption (160 KM Radius)
- Not exempt from work-shift limits
- Exemption rules
- Record of Duty Status Form and Manner
- Supporting Documents
- 15 Hour on Duty Limit
Estimated time to complete: 45 minutes
Participants must score a minimum of 80% to be awarded a certificate of completion. They are granted one opportunity to retake the course if the passing score is not achieved first time around.
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be immediately available for download and print.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 60 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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