Work Zone Safety and Fleet Management for the Competent Person

Duration: 6 Hours

Description:
In this course, students will learn about the role and responsibility of the employer to train all workers whose job brings them in or close to traffic; this work may take place on a street, highway or anywhere where the motoring public will have access, i.e. parking lots, access roads, etc.

In addition to the safe work practices and procedures involved with the motoring public – external traffic control, a special look at the hazards involved with on-site construction related traffic will also be addressed – internal traffic control.

External Traffic Control – The primary function of temporary traffic control (TTC) is to provide for the reasonably safe and efficient movement of road users through or around work zones while protecting workers.

Internal Traffic Control – An internal traffic control plan (ITCP) is a tool that an employer can use to coordinate the flow of construction vehicles, equipment, and workers on foot moving in close proximity to each other within the work zone.

Topics include the understanding and application of definitions relating to work zone safety, including terms used in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Additional worker safety and health information, motor vehicle operations and fleet safety programs will also be discussed.

Course Materials:

• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• Work Zone Safety & Fleet Management Training*
• Work Zone Protection Pocket Reference