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This course has been developed to provide drivers with a thorough understanding of the airbrake systems and ability to detect problems and take appropriate action. These skills can greatly help prevent collisions. This course includes:

Braking Fundamentals Fundamentals of Compressed Air System Operation Foundation Brakes and brake adjustment System Inspection Long downhill grades/bobtailing

This is a required course for all persons handling or transporting dangerous goods. It is a very comprehensive course covering all aspects of transporting dangerous goods:

Understanding Labels Understanding Classes of Goods Understanding Hazards Recognizing Hazards Handling Dangerous Goods Required Documentation. Waste Disposal Procedures

This is a hazard communication program in effect across Canada. This course is designed for both worker and employer safety and includes the study of and explanation of the Alberta WHMIS Regulations, including topics as follow:

Definitions Labels Symbols Classes Cautions First Aid

A specialty course designed by the Petroleum Industry Training Service. A course designed specifically for those who earn their living driving. A must for the heavy rig drivers on our roads today. General topics covered in this course are:

Components of Attitude Off-Highway Techniques Regulations Inspection Maintenance Conditions & Hazards Safe Loads & Loading National Safety Code Logging Pilot Vehicles Vehicle Restrictions Defensive Driving Skills Hauling Towing

The Oilfield Heavy Hauler Course was developed in response to recommendations from the Upstream Petroleum Industry Task Force on Safety (UPITFOS). The purpose of this course is to provide specific training for heavy haulers in the petroleum industry. Upon completion you will have the knowledge to developed the skills and ability to work safely and efficiently as a heavy hauler in the oilfield industry. Course includes subjects:

Moving Equipment Off-Highway Strategy Hauling Equipment Equipment Functions Winching (equipment & procedures) Personal Protective Equipment Crane & Truck Mounted Crane Operation Rigging Lift Planning Load Securing Load Limits Tie Down Procedures The Chain of Command Site Hazards Types of Rigs Rig Tear-Down & Set-Up Procedures

The Oilfield Swampers Course is designed to prepare you for a position as an assistant to the person who drives a truck or operates truck mounted equipment. Swamping is a very important job and could be your first step in a career in the Petroleum Industry. This course will:

Introduce you to a variety of different types of transportation other than "over the road" or "long haul" trucking. Introduce you to new and different types of equipment and how to use or handle them. Provide you with a vocabulary for all the different types and styles of equipment, vehicles and load components. Provide you with the information to perform critical tasks in a  safe and efficient manner. Provide you with a list of the most common hazards that you will encounter as a swamper. Provide you with the information and training you need to move on to the position of driver

Most of the course focuses on tasks associated with a rig move which covers nearly all the activities associated with oilfield trucking:

Moving buildings, tanks, tubular goods, well site equipment, fluids, and earth moving equipment. Well servicing. Pressure pumping. Wireline services. Pipe line construction Pipe hauling Fluid Transportation Vacuum truck services, etc..

The development of this course is based solely on corporate demand for safety. Whatever the job, a mismatch between the demands of the job and the abilities of the operator is a recipe for disaster. This course will greatly help you with the required skills to perform those duties by the study of:

Risk Assessment Collision Statistics The Challenge Driver Competency Model Approach to Collision Free Driving Road Surfaces Backing Hazards Animal Collisions Attention & Fatigue Strategies Cellular Phone Use 4 X 4 Safety Advanced Driving Unlock Your Eyes Collision Avoidance