Road Ready BC – Complete
Referencing current BC legislation and industry best practices, this 24-module course reflects the latest safety standards.
Description
The RoadReadyBC – Complete course provides 13 hours of comprehensive instruction through 24 modules, covering both basic and specialized safety practices in the road building and heavy construction industries. The course includes essential safety practices and the latest BC standards, making it ideal for both newcomers and seasoned professionals.
The first 13 modules, known as the Road Ready BC (RRBC) Basic course, offer a robust introduction to key safety concepts, including general worksite safety, planning, hazard awareness, and safe practices around utilities, traffic management, and fatigue management.
Basic modules include:
- Introduction
- The Law at Work;
- General Awareness,
- General Worksite Safety;
- Fatigue Management;
- Specialized Work;
- Working with & around Mobile Equipment;
- Traffic Management;
- Working Safely Around Traffic;
- Utilities; Excavation and Shoring;
- Silica & Dust Exposure Prevention;
- WHMIS
The additional modules focus on specialized areas, providing a thorough review of key hazards and important aspects related to various industry specialties. Topics covered include earthmoving, highway maintenance, skid steer operations, and snowplow operations.
Complete modules include:
- Earthmoving;
- Sewer and Water;
- Basework;
- Crushing and Washing;
- Concrete Plants;
- Concrete in Construction;
- Ready Mix Drivers;
- Asphalt Plants;
- Paving;
- Highway Maintenance;
- Skid Steer Loader Operation;
- Snowplow Operation
Crafted by 60 industry experts and modeled after a successful program in Alberta, RoadReadyBC is a collaborative initiative of the BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association, ARHCA, CITN, and BCCSA. This course ensures that professionals are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to uphold high safety standards across diverse worksites and specialized tasks.
Who Should Attend
The RoadReadyBC – Complete course is essential for anyone involved in the road building and heavy construction sectors. It is particularly beneficial for:
- New Employees: Those entering the industry who need a comprehensive introduction to safety practices and BC standards.
- Experienced Workers: Professionals seeking to update their knowledge and stay current with the latest safety regulations and practices.
- Supervisors and Managers: Individuals responsible for overseeing teams and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Safety Officers: Experts tasked with implementing and monitoring safety measures on worksites.
- Contractors and Subcontractors: Key personnel involved in road building and heavy construction projects who need to ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Specialized Operators: Workers involved in specific tasks such as earthmoving, highway maintenance, skid steer operations, and snowplow operations.
This course provides a thorough grounding in both general and specialized safety concepts, making it suitable for a wide range of professionals within the industry.