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Positive Air Shutdown Systems

This web-based education program imparts knowledge on the fundamental operation of Positive Air Shutdown (PAS) systems to operators of commercial vehicles. This education is pivotal for ensuring the operator's safety during work hours.

Positive Air Shutdown Systems

APERÇU DU COURS

The Positive Air Shutdown (PAS) system of a truck is among its most crucial safety components, and it is now a federal requirement for trucks engaged in the conveyance of specific categories of hazardous goods. Yet, a significant number of operators lack basic knowledge concerning the operation and assessment of their PAS systems. 

This web-based course aims to acquaint commercial vehicle operators with this essential safety tool. It does so by elucidating the workings of Positive Air Shutdown Systems and the elementary procedures needed to accurately assess their operational status. Training in these aspects is fundamental for ensuring a truck’s PAS system is fully operational and can thus adequately safeguard an operator in case of an emergency. 

SUJETS DU COURS

The ensuing topics are encompassed in this online Positive Air Shutdown Systems course:

  • The hazards linked with operating a diesel engine in areas with potentially flammable atmospheres
  • The fundamental components of a Positive Air Shutdown system
  • The Canadian federally-mandated requirements about the use of Positive Air Shutdown systems
  • The elementary functions of Positive Air Shutdown systems, and how properly-installed systems protect you from hazards
  • The primary differences between manual and automatic systems, and why automatic systems are preferred
  • The reasons why regular testing of Positive Air Shutdown systems is so critical
  • The elementary steps required to accurately test both manual and automatic Positive Air Shutdown systems

DURÉE DU COURS EN LIGNE

Environ 45 minutes

Note de passage

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A score of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course three times if the pass mark is not achieved. Supplemental materials to help you complete the course will be made available upon registration.

CERTIFICAT DE RÉALISATION

Une fois ce cours en ligne terminé avec succès, un certificat d'achèvement sera disponible en téléchargement et pour impression.

APERÇU DU COURS

Détails du cours

Durée du cours

Ce cours durera environ 45 minutes

Note de passage

Pour réussir cette formation, vous devez obtenir 80% ou version supérieure au quiz

Certificat

À l'issue de la réussite de ce cours, un certificat à votre nom sera stocké sur votre profil et disponible à l'impression

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