Safety should receive prime consideration in planning for traffic control. The Construction Regulation (O. Reg. 213/91) under the Occupational Health and Safety Act specifies that a worker required to direct traffic “shall be given adequate written and oral instructions, in a language that he or she
Objectives Of Traffic Control 3
To protect construction workers and the motoring public by regulating traffic flow.
To stop traffic whenever required by the progress of work. Otherwise to keep traffic moving at reduced speeds to avoid tie-ups and delays.
To allow construction to proceed safely and efficiently and To ensure that public traffic has priority over construction equipment.
Safety should receive prime consideration in planning for traffic control. The Construction Regulation (O. Reg. 213/91) under the Occupational Health and Safety Act specifies that a worker required to direct traffic “shall be given adequate written and oral instructions, in a language that he or she understands, with respect to directing vehicle traffic, and those instructions shall include a description of the signals that are to be used” (Section 69 (4) (d)).
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to demonstrate knowledge of vehicle traffic hazards, establish effective procedures, and identify control options.
Regulation review and compliance guidelines
Traffic control on public ways
Requirements for traffic control persons
Backing vehicle procedures
Vehicle/equipment blind spots
Jobsite planning
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Our Workplace Safety Training programs have been developed to ensure the content is aligned with all current regulatory standards for the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OSHA), the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
This Course will provide participants with an understanding of the hazards associated with being a Flagger/TCP. This Course also provides information about employer and worker responsibilities, equipment, apparel and safe work practices and procedures.
Traffic Control Person course is offered by Construction Safety Nova Scotia. Our instructors have industry experience and use practical and interactive learning techniques to ensure you get the training you need.
Traffic control is used to regulates the flow of traffic to protect construction workers and the motoring public, stop traffic when necessary, and allow construction to proceed safely and effectively.
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