Every year workers are injured as a result of traffic-related incidents while performing work in and around public roadways. The Regulations for Construction Projects in Ontario require employers to have a traffic protection plan in place to ensure that workers are protected.
Purpose of Traffic Control
By the end of this section, you should understand:•Hazards in Temporary Work Zones•Legal Authority•Training requirements•Applying Book 7 Guidelines
Lessons
Introduction Hazards in Temporary Work Zones Legal Authority Training Applying Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) Book 7 Guidelines QuizTransportation Management Planning Process
By the end of this section you should understand:• The process of transportation management planning and monitoring in temporary work zones• Fundamental principles for work zone planning• Planning process (Steps 1 through 6)• Implementation and Monitoring process (Steps 7 through 9)
Lessons
Transportation Management Plan (TMP) Fundamental Principles for Work Zone Planning, Design and Operation Transportation Management Planning Process Step 1 – Collecting Project Information Step 2 – Identify, Assess, and Manage Step 3 – Select Relevant Layout Step 4 – Develop Traffic Control Plan by Applying or Modifying Layout(s) to Address Site Specifics Step 5 – Develop Traffic Protection Plan Step 6 – Develop Additional Plan(s) as required Step 7 – Obtain Approvals Step 8 – Implementation Step 9 – Monitoring QuizTemporary Work Zone Design
By the end of this section you should understand:•Principles of Work Zone Design•Traffic Protection & Control Plans•The Roadway Environment•Component Areas•Linear Space Restrictions• Duration of Work• Road User Considerations
Lessons
Temporary Work Zone Design Principles of Work Zone Design Traffic PROTECTION Plan Traffic CONTROL Plan The Roadway Environment Component Areas for Temporary Conditions Linear Space Restrictions Duration of Work Road User Considerations QuizTraffic Control Measures
By the end of this section you should understand:•Channelization, Guidance and Information•Traffic Control Persons•Regulating/Controlling Traffic Flow•Positive Protection•Device Replacement Guidelines
Lessons
Traffic Control Methods Traffic Signs Traffic Control Person(s) Regulating and/or Controlling Traffic Flow and Positive Protection Device Replacement Guidelines QuizImplementing Temporary Traffic Control
By the end of this section you should understand: Preparation•Set up and Removal of Traffic Control•Inspection and Documentation•Temporary Conditions (formerly Typical Layouts)