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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.

Provincial Hours of Service Course Alberta Regulations

COURSE OVERVIEW

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.


COURSE TOPICS

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

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated time to complete: 45 minutes

PASS MARK

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.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be immediately available for download and print.

COURSE PREVIEW

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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