Provincial Hours of Service Course Alberta Regulations
This course outlines the regulations a driver must follow when operating under the Alberta provincial hours of service rules. These regulations are in place to help combat fatigue; they not only protect those involved in commercial transportation but the public traveling on the road as well.
After completing this course, the participant should understand work-shift limits, exemptions to the limits, documentation requirements (form and manner), the 160 KM radius exemption, and the responsibilities of the driver.
This course will help the participant understand not only the rules that govern them but how to 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
