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.
Ontario Traffic Control Training is an eight-hour safety program designed for workers who direct traffic or work near live roadways. This includes construction zones, municipal projects, utility work, and any roadside activity where vehicles and pedestrians interact with active work areas.
The training is aligned with Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Ontario Traffic Control Manual Book 7. It prepares workers to understand how temporary traffic control systems are expected to function in real roadside conditions, not just on paper.
Workers learn why Book 7 exists, how traffic control layouts are designed, and how predictable traffic flow reduces the risk of worker injury, vehicle collisions, and public harm.
This course focuses on practical awareness. It explains how traffic control decisions affect driver behaviour, sightlines, reaction time, and worker exposure in dynamic roadside environments.
This course delivers foundational knowledge required for workers who act as Traffic Control Persons or who support temporary traffic control operations.
Training content reflects real roadside hazards commonly observed during Ministry of Labour and Ministry of Transportation inspections.
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.
Traffic Control Training is required for workers who direct traffic or are assigned traffic control duties as part of roadside work activities.
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.
Ontario Traffic Control Manual Book 7 sets minimum standards for:
Sign selection and placement
Spacing and taper lengths
Lane closure configurations
Temporary traffic control layouts
Traffic control operations must follow these standards to remain compliant during inspections.
Workers directing traffic are expected to:
Maintain proper positioning and escape paths
Use standardized hand signals and stop slow paddles
Remain visible at all times
Avoid distractions and unsafe proximity to moving vehicles
Traffic control work carries elevated risk due to:
Vehicle speed and driver behaviour
Limited visibility and blind spots
Changing weather and lighting conditions
Work zone congestion
Training focuses on recognizing these hazards before they escalate into incidents.
Traffic control activities are routinely reviewed during roadside inspections.
Inspectors assess whether traffic control setups follow Book 7 standards and whether workers performing traffic control duties are trained.
Common inspection checks include:
Confirmation that workers directing traffic have received formal Traffic Control Training
Proper use of signs, cones, barrels, and stop slow paddles
Correct spacing, taper lengths, and lane control methods
Worker positioning, visibility, and situational awareness
Alignment between traffic control layout and site conditions
This training helps workers and employers understand how compliance is evaluated in real inspections, not just in theory.
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Upon completion, participants receive a Record of Training confirming they have completed Ontario Traffic Control Training aligned with OHSA and Book 7 requirements.
This is not a government issued certification.
However, the Record of Training is widely used by employers to demonstrate that workers directing traffic have received formal instruction relevant to their duties.
The record supports employer training documentation and helps demonstrate due diligence during inspections, audits, or incident reviews.
Providing formal Traffic Control Training supports due diligence by ensuring workers understand:
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.
