Ontario Traffic Control Training for construction, utilities, landscaping, and municipal crews. Fully aligned with OHSA and Book 7 requirements. Includes traffic control signals, work zone setup, hazard awareness, and safe vehicle movement procedures. Delivered by Achieve Safety for compliant roadside operations.
This 8 hour course will enable workers to learn about the legal requirements of traffic control.
Ontario Traffic Control Training prepares workers to guide vehicle movement safely in active work zones. This includes construction areas, utility work, municipal projects, landscaping operations, and any task performed near public roadways. Achieve Safety delivers training that supports stable, predictable work zones and consistent application of Book 7 requirements.
The program aligns with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Ontario Traffic Control Manual (Book 7), which outline employer duties and the minimum standards for temporary traffic control.
Effective roadside safety depends on trained Traffic Control Persons who understand signals, positioning, work zone setup, and hazard recognition. This training reduces collision risk, prevents worker injuries, and ensures that employers meet provincial compliance obligations.
Enroll today to gain skills in evidence gathering, root cause analysis, and OHSA-compliant reporting.
Ontario Traffic Control Training builds the core competencies required for safe vehicle and pedestrian movement around work areas. The content reflects Book 7 guidelines and common hazards identified in roadside operations.
Participants develop the ability to:
Traffic control operations fall under clearly defined rules in Ontario. These rules guide how employers set up work zones and how workers direct vehicles.
Core legal elements include:
Yes. OHSA requires workers to be trained and competent before operating a forklift.
Yes. Participants receive a forklift operator certificate upon successful completion.
Yes. Achieve Safety offers onsite and group forklift training anywhere in Ontario.
Yes. Achieve Safety offers onsite and group forklift training anywhere in Ontario.
The Ontario Traffic Control Training course is an eight hour program designed for workers who direct traffic or work near active roadways. The course introduces the legal requirements for traffic control under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Ontario Traffic Control Manual Book 7.
This training prepares workers to safely guide vehicle and pedestrian movement in active work zones, including construction areas, utility work, municipal projects, and landscaping operations performed near public roadways. Participants learn how temporary traffic control systems are set up and how consistent application of Book 7 requirements supports predictable and stable work zones.
The program aligns with employer duties outlined under OHSA and the minimum standards established in Book 7. Training focuses on safe positioning, hazard awareness, and proper use of traffic control devices to support compliant roadside operations.
Ontario Traffic Control Training provides foundational knowledge and practical awareness required for directing traffic and supporting temporary traffic control operations. Course content reflects Book 7 guidelines and common hazards present in roadside work environments.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Enroll today to gain skills in evidence gathering, root cause analysis, and OHSA-compliant reporting.
This course is intended for individuals who direct traffic, control vehicle movement, or support temporary lane closures in roadside work environments. Traffic Control Training is required for workers performing these duties under OHSA and Book 7 expectations.
Workers involved in road construction or infrastructure projects who assist with traffic control activities.
Personnel performing utility, maintenance, or repair work near active roadways.
Workers supporting municipal projects that require temporary traffic control measures.
Workers performing roadside or shoulder work where vehicle interaction is present.
Traffic control operations must follow the Ontario Traffic Control Manual Book 7, which sets minimum standards for signs, spacing, tapers, and traffic control methods.
Workers directing traffic are required to understand proper positioning, standardized signals, and safe interaction with moving vehicles in active work zones.
Traffic control work involves elevated risk. Workers must recognize hazards related to vehicle speed, visibility, driver behaviour, and changing site conditions
Traffic control work is subject to specific legal and operational requirements in Ontario. During inspections or compliance reviews, inspectors assess whether traffic control operations follow Book 7 standards and whether workers are properly trained to perform traffic control duties.
Inspectors routinely check for:
Whether workers directing traffic have received formal Traffic Control training
Proper use of traffic control devices such as signs, cones, and stop slow paddles
Compliance with Book 7 spacing, taper, and lane control requirements
Worker positioning and visibility within active work zones
Consistency of traffic control methods with site conditions
This course supports traffic control awareness by outlining legal requirements and reinforcing how Book 7 standards are typically reviewed during roadside compliance activities.
Secure Your Future.
This course provides a Record of Training (ROT) confirming that the participant has completed Ontario Traffic Control Training aligned with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Ontario Traffic Control Manual Book 7.
While this is not a government issued certification, the Record of Training is commonly used by employers to document that workers directing traffic have received formal instruction on traffic control requirements and safe roadside practices.
The ROT supports employer training records and demonstrates that workers have received training relevant to their assigned traffic control duties.
Providing formal Traffic Control Training helps organizations demonstrate due diligence by ensuring workers understand Book 7 requirements, proper traffic control methods, and safe positioning in active work zones.
After completing this course, workers have a clearer understanding of their responsibilities when directing traffic or supporting temporary traffic control operations.
This course made Book 7 much easier to understand. The examples helped me feel more confident directing traffic on site.
Really helpful for learning proper positioning and signals. I feel more prepared working around live traffic.
The training explained traffic control responsibilities clearly. It reinforced what’s expected when working near active roadways
Experts also agree this training supports safe and consistent traffic control practices aligned with Ontario Book 7 requirements.
