Asphalt Safety Training
Looking for asphalt safety training? Our Asphalt Safety Training has been updated to meet the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation – Part 08 Personal Protective Equipment Standards (see below for more information). We’ve been providing asphalt safety training solutions for individuals, safety managers, and business owners for over 15 years. This course was built by professional safety trainers to meet and exceed the safety training and compliance standards set by the Canadian regulating bodies.
Standards Covered in this Training:
As standards change we update our training so you always know you are up to date on current standards.
Canada Standards:
- OHS guidelines – Chemical agents and biological agents
- Occupational Health and Safety Regulation – Part 08 Personal Protective equipment
- Environmental Management Act – Asphalt Plant Regulations
- The Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Code of Practice – Reduction of VOC Emissions From Cutback And Emulsified Asphalt.
Province Specific Standards:
- Alberta Code of Practice for Paving Plants
- Alberta Labour OHS Regulations
Why Training?
In line with regulations, anyone who operates heavy equipment must receive training prior to operating the machine on their own. Requirements for refresher training related to forklifts or other processes are very specific. Most other equipment doesn’t have such specific requirements, but it’s wise to follow the same guidelines.
When it comes to refresher training, the standards in some instances (like forklifts) are very specific: operators must be re-evaluated every three years to see if they are still competent to operate the equipment. Best practices say to apply this same rule to all types of equipment. A so-called “free-pass” cannot be awarded based on experience, age, or time on the job. The extent of the evaluation is to be determined by the employer but should include a written and practical examination that proves continued competency.