This program explains the techniques, equipment and legal requirements for traffic control workers in a road and construction environment. It will explain to the student the importance of wearing the proper reflective clothing, how to safely control traffic in a variety of construction situations, and lays out the general safety and legal requirements as per Trinidad and Tobago Occupational Safety and Health Guidelines.
The learning Objectives of the training are:
• Safety Equipment for traffic control
• Stop/Slow Signs and Hand Signals
• Duties of the Supervisor and the Worker
• Job Preparation
• Placement of Traffic Control Systems
• Traffic Control Person's Authority
This course is a requirement for personnel who are required to control traffic with a Stop/Slow bat. This course will provide participants with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to perform traffic control safely for their co-workers and the public’s. The material that will be learnt and delivered will constitute of:
• Signs used in traffic control
• Directing traffic on different types of roadways and speed conditions
• Communication methods during traffic control
• Role of the Signaler
• Personal Protective Equipment used by Traffic control person
• Excerpts from Occupational health and safety
• Safety Act and Ontario Regulations
• Construction Projects pertaining to traffic control
• Understand the role of a Traffic Controller
• Apply the procedures of traffic controlling within a worksite
• Operate a 2-way radio correctly and effectively
• Promote the role of traffic controller in the community
