OHS – Traffic Control Online Training Course and Certification

Get certified in Traffic Control and Workplace Safety with our interactive, self-paced online training.

Designed for construction professionals, site workers, and safety personnel, this course equips learners with the knowledge and skills required to manage traffic safely and effectively in work zones.

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Why Traffic Control Training Is Important

Effective traffic control is critical to ensuring the safety of workers, pedestrians, and motorists in and around worksites. Improper traffic management can lead to accidents, injuries, project delays, and regulatory non-compliance.

Traffic control training is important for maintaining public safety and preventing accidents. This includes:

1. Ensuring Road Safety
2. Optimizing Traffic Flow
3. Compliance with Regulations
4. Preventing Work Zone Incidents
5. Emergency Preparedness

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE YOU COVERED IN TRAFFIC CONTROL TRAINING

Traffic control training encompasses a diverse range of skills, from understanding traffic regulations to effective communication techniques. This includes

1. In-depth knowledge of traffic laws and regulations.
2. Proficiency in using signaling devices and equipment.
3. Communication strategies for effective traffic management.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

Traffic control training is essential for individuals who are responsible for managing and directing traffic flow. This includes:

Traffic controllers

Law enforcement officers

Road construction workers

What Makes Our Traffic Control Training Different?

Traffic control is a system that regulates and manages the movement of vehicles and pedestrians on roadways to ensure safety, efficiency, and the smooth flow of traffic. This course is designed to ensure regulatory compliance and prioritize the safety of individuals engaged in traffic control activities. It has been developed in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards.

✨ Industry-Relevant Content – Designed for real-world applications

✨ Interactive Learning – Engaging modules and assessments

✨ Self-Paced Format – Learn at your own convenience

✨ Mobile-Friendly Access – Compatible with all devices

✨ Expert-Developed Course – Built by eLearning and safety training specialists

Certification Details

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, learners will receive a Traffic Control Training Certificate.

Certificate Highlights:

• Downloadable digital certificate
• Demonstrates traffic safety competency
• Suitable for workplace compliance and records
• Ideal for individual and organizational training needs

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Corporate & Group Training Options

We also offer group enrollment and enterprise training solutions for organizations that need to train multiple employees.

Options include:

•  Bulk enrollments
•  LMS deployment
•  Customized content
•  Training progress tracking and reporting

Related Training Courses

We offer a wide range of training programs designed to support workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management across industries.

Categories include:

•  Workplace Safety Training
•  Compliance & Policy Training
•  Construction Safety Courses
•  Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Courses

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IN THIS COURSE, YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) – Online Traffic Control Training and Certification

This course covers detailed information about TCPs’ on-the-job responsibilities, ways of communicating with the public, regulations, and standards.

After commencing the course, you have the flexibility to pause it whenever necessary. The course will automatically create a bookmark of your progress so that you can easily resume from where you left off. Additionally, the course is fully narrated and adheres to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) guidelines.

The topics covered in the course are elaborated in great detail, accompanied by pertinent images and interactive activities to ensure comprehension. Upon completion of the course, a final assessment test will be administered to evaluate your grasp of the subject matter.

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TRAFFIC CONTROL TRAINING COURSE OUTLINE

The course covers the following topics:

  • 1. Introduction

    This introductory chapter provides information about the overall purposes the traffic control is intended for.

  • 2. Training

    Regulations require that all Traffic Control Persons (TCP) be given written and verbal instructions. In this chapter, you will learn that this course is meant in part to help you meet that requirement.

  • 3. Qualifications

    The specific attributes, skills, and requirements expected of individuals serving as Traffic Control Persons encompass a range of qualifications essential for their role. Learn the different attributes the traffic control people should have in addition to training. These are the qualifications that are needed by TCPs to perform their tasks effectively.

  • 4. Legal Authority

    The ministry has the authority and regulatory power to manage transportation-related matters within the specified region. Learn about the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO):

    • Its legal authority and responsibility to regulate and control traffic
    • How MTO controls safety in the work zones
    • Its authority to regulate traffic controls and devices; warn or guide traffic
  • 5. Standards

    In this chapter, you will come to know that the requirements for traffic control, including an in-depth description of requirements, procedures, and duties of a traffic control person, are spelled out in the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Ontario Traffic Manual, Book 7 Temporary Conditions.

  • 6. Regulations

    In this chapter, you will learn detailed information about the regulation – O. Reg. 213/91, such as:

    • Traffic protection plan
    • A worker’s responsibilities while setting up or removing measures on a roadway or a shoulder of a roadway
    • Installation of adequate barriers
    • Measures taken to protect a worker at a project if the project is on a freeway and involves a mobile operation
    • Guidelines in directing vehicular traffic
    • Worker’s qualifications for directing vehicular traffic
    • Upper body garment features
    • Illumination of TCP and equipment
  • 7. TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSONNEL - Personal Protective Equipment

    Personal protective equipment emphasizes the necessary safety gear for individuals involved in traffic control. Learn about the supervisors’ responsibility to ensure that Traffic control people (TCPs) wear personal protective equipment (PPE). Various PPE requirements that TCPs must follow are explained in this chapter.

  • 8. Getting Started

    In this chapter, you will learn about the key information that each TCP must understand before starting the work. This information is broadly related to:

    • Type of construction such as paving, installing pipe, grading
    • Type of equipment to be used – scrapers, trucks
    • Equipment operation – crossing roads, in culverts
    • Directing public traffic
  • 9. On the Job

    In this chapter, you will learn about the priority things that need to be checked each day prior to the start of shift.

    Also learn the three categories the work zone devices are divided into:

    • Acceptable
    • Marginally Acceptable
    • Unacceptable

    Detailed illustrations are displayed in this chapter for sign quality, barrel quality and traffic cone quality.

  • 10. TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSONNEL - Tools

    Traffic control personnel tools refer to essential equipment for safely directing traffic. In this chapter, you will learn about the tools for hand signalling.

  • 11. TCP Position and Location

    TCPs must be clearly visible to the approaching motorist at all times. The TCP should be located for good visibility and contrast, so that the motorist does not have to compete for visual attention with other illuminated or reflective objects.

    In this chapter, you will also learn the guidelines that TCPs must follow regarding their position and location.

    Detailed illustrations are provided in this chapter to cover different aspects:

    • A typical arrangement on a two-lane roadway. The location of the TCP and the distance from work area are also highlighted.
    • A TCP table showing traffic control person distance from work area
    • Positioning of TCPs on a straight road
    • Positioning of TCPs on a curved roads and hills
  • 12. How to Signal

    Learn how to signal vehicles to avoid accidents/injuries.

    Precise information is provided along with relevant images that describes how to signal a vehicle using distance in metres for safe driving:

    • Stopping Vehicles
    • Slowing Vehicles
    • Moving Traffic from Stopped Position
  • 13. Communication

    In this chapter, learn the various ways of communication that TCPs should practice to avoid disturbances or distractions. It also describes the precautions while following two-way radio type of communication or when two TCPs are working together.

  • 14. Problems

    This chapter hints you that you are not a law enforcement officer. You will need to follow the prescribed guidelines when problems arise.

  • 15. TCP Code of Conduct

    In this chapter, you will learn the guidelines that will make you a more effective TCP; and make your work site safer for yourself, your co-workers, and the travelling public. A detailed list of code of conduct is provided.

  • 16. Recap

    In this chapter, you will have a glimpse on the overall guidelines to follow.

  • 17. Final Test

    At the end of the module, you will be having a final test of multiple choice questions.

  • Course Duration

    1 hour 20 minutes approximately

  • Cost

    $55.37/person

  • no exam limit

    You can make as many attempts as you need to pass the exam.

  • Online Learning

    Self-paced eLearning

  • Instant Access

    Once a learner enrolls, they can start the course immediately

  • CERTIFICATE

    It’s valid for 3 years from the date of issue

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IMPROVING SAFETY AND AWARENESS FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSONNEL

An Introductory course on Traffic Control Training. The Traffic Control Awareness Module is intended to assist personnel who act as traffic control persons (TCPs). The course is intended to help improve the health and safety of the workers while they perform traffic control duties.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN TRAFFIC CONTROL TRAINING

The course also provides information about the relevant workplace policies and procedures for Traffic Control. The information in this course is generic as it contains the minimum elements required for training a TCP.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Traffic Control Training is a specialized program aimed at educating individuals on the principles of effective traffic management.

Traffic control measures are implemented in various locations to address specific needs and challenges related to traffic management.

Some common locations where traffic control is implemented:

1. Urban Areas
2. Construction Sites
3. School Zones

Yes, we offer customization options to tailor the content of Traffic Control Online Training to specific industries or job roles. This ensures that participants receive targeted information relevant to their work environment.

Yes, various international organizations and authorities establish global standards and guidelines for traffic control to ensure consistency and safety.

Custom eLearning solutions can benefit a diverse range of individuals and organizations. Here are various groups are:

1. Corporate Organizations
2. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
3. Educational Institutions
4. Healthcare Professionals
5. Government and Public Sector
6. Nonprofit Organizations
7. Information Technology (IT) Professionals

Yes, online traffic control training is designed to cater to participants at various skill levels, including beginners. Courses often start with foundational concepts before progressing to more advanced topics.

Yes, traffic control courses are accessible on mobile devices, offering the flexibility to study on smartphones or tablets.

Traffic control is a collaborative effort involving various entities responsible for different aspects of traffic management.

Some common responsible authorities are:

1. Government Agencies
2. Law Enforcement
3. Transportation Authorities

In Traffic Control Online Training, participants typically cover a range of essential topics related to traffic management.

1. Traffic Signs and Signals
2. Safety Protocols
3. Emergency Response Procedures
4. Traffic Control Strategies
5. Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Traffic control training offers several benefits, including

1. Improved employability and job opportunities.
2. Heightened safety awareness and risk mitigation skills.
3. Enhanced ability to contribute to organized traffic flow.

Traffic control is necessary in various situations to address specific needs and challenges.

Some common situations include:

1. Special Events
2. Construction Zones
3. Emergency Situations

We transform the Traffic Control Course according to your training requirements with our custom eLearning solution. Develop into engaging multimedia, follow role-specific learning paths, and navigate realistic simulations. Accessible anytime, anywhere, our mobile-friendly design ensures flexibility. Refine your skills and experience an enjoyable learning journey tailored to your traffic management.

Custom eLearning solutions offer tailored content and experiences, aligning directly with your organization’s needs and ensuring a more personalized and effective learning journey.

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