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Construction Safety Training System
The Construction Safety Training System is a
CD-ROM-based course developed by the Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA) that
uses interactive multimedia including full-motion video and sound. CSTS training is a
requirement on most job sites in Alberta.
Participants receive instruction on various health and
safety topics and are then tested for 100% mastery. Training is completed in about 5
hours, after which a CSTS certificate is issued.
CST topics include:
- The Law at Work
- Machinery, Tools & Equipment
- Workplace Hazards
- Mobile Equipment
- Excavating & Trenching
- Emergency Response
- Working with Chemicals
- Environmental Factors
- Personal Physical Care
- Housekeeping
- Ladders & Scaffolding
- Personal Protective Equipment
Bookings can be made with the Alberta
Construction Safety Association in Edmonton (1-800-661-2272) and Calgary
(1-800-661-6090).
CSTS laptops are
available for Merit companies who have 5 or more employees requiring CSTS
training.
CSTS is FREE for
Merit member employees!
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