Ontario’s traffic landscape is ever-evolving; quality training provides continuous critical updates, ensuring that traffic control personnel stay informed about changes in traffic regulations, technologies, and best practices.
Making sure that you get high-quality traffic control training is essential for ensuring optimal levels of safety for you, as well as motorists and pedestrians; that’s why when choosing to train with the Ontario Traffic Control Contractors Association (OTCCA), you are ensuring that you are better equipped to handle a range of complex traffic scenarios, helping you to minimize the risk of incidents and injuries on the road. Additionally, traffic control training with us ensures that you are aware of and comply with all local municipal legal requirements, reducing the risk of violations and penalties.
Furthermore, properly trained professionals can manage traffic flow more efficiently, reducing congestion and delays, which are essential for maintaining smooth road operations and minimizing disruptions. Individuals who train with the OTCCA also learn the importance of clear and concise communication; this is crucial for providing accurate instructions to drivers, pedestrians, and others on the road. Investing in quality traffic control training is an investment in yourself and the safety and efficiency of our roadways, benefiting both you and the broader community, so register today and get what you need to know to get out there and make a difference on our roads.
Traffic Control Person Training (Flagger)
Course Summary
This course is a half day in length with streamlined traffic control training presented to students, translating into skills they can effectively use in the field.
Course Details:
Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) Book 7 – Temporary Conditions Manual Theoretical and Real Practical Application of Temporary Traffic Control.
- Book 7 and Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) Act & Regulations
- Planning the Work Zone & Traffic Requirements
- Administration and Documentation
- Setting up, Maintenance & Removal of Flagger Operations
- Learning to Minimize Exposure to Risk Whenever Possible
Upon completion of training, there will be a written and practical exam. Once the course is completed, all students will be given a wallet card for OHSA compliance to show they attended the training course.
Traffic Control Training
Course Summary:
This course is one full day in length, maximizing the amount of traffic control information transferred to students efficiently in a short period of time, with expert skills and knowledge that they can then use out in the field. Additionally, we are able to offer members companies tailor-made training sessions to best suit the needs of your staff attending the course.
Course Details:
Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) Book 7 – Temporary Conditions Manual Theoretical and Real Practical Application of Temporary Traffic Control with emphasis on Freeway Traffic Control during instruction, group exercises, and exams.
- Review of Background of the Ontario Traffic Manual and Book 7
- Functional Use of Book 7 and How to Locate Information Within the Manual
- Practical Application of Book 7
- Theory Behind the Guidelines Used Within Book 7
Real Practical Application of Temporary Traffic Control
- Planning the Work Zone & Traffic Requirements
- Administration and Documentation
- Setting up, maintaining, & removal of traffic control
- Book 7 and Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) Act & Regulations
Liability and Risk Management
- Understanding the Role of Liability Regarding Traffic Control
- Learning to Minimize Exposure to Risk Whenever Possible
- Looking at all Levels and Parties Involved in the Traffic Control Process
Upon course completion, all students will be given a wallet card for OHSA compliance to show they attended the training course. Certificates will be issued to those participants who pass the minimum required score on the exam.
Interested in getting Traffic Control Training?
Contact us anytime at info@otcca.ca or call us at 647-654-4001
