Training & Certification for

Work Zone Safety

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Three Different Types of Trainings

Whether you want training and certification in as little as two hours with our online training or a more robust, customizable option like you get with our DIY training kits or on-site training, we can help you get the training certificate you need in the way you want it and at a price you can afford.

Online Training

Online is for those who prefer self-paced training from any location or for employers who need to assign and monitor employee training progress and exam scores. Online training is also eligible for bulk pricing discounts for groups of 16+ trainees.
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Training Kits

The kit is for those who want to do the training themselves. It’s a reusable training presentation that is used to train groups of people all at one time in one location. If you need to train a trainer to use the kit we offer a train the trainer online course.
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Train the Trainer

Train the trainer courses are online and meant to certify a single individual to use the training kit to train others. The kit is included with the train the trainer online course for no additional cost and is reusable. The result is a lifetime certification.
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What's in the Training?

Our safety training course is regulation-compliant, and our online version fulfills Canada’s classroom training requirement. Each class contains sections on weight, angles and stress, the center of gravity, sling hitches and types, and the hardware and lifting devices these workers can expect to work with.

This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. In addition to the written exam, this course also includes a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam as required.

Though you will still need to familiarize yourself with all other applicable federal, state, provincial, territorial, and local standards, this training encompasses the following standards:

Canada Standards

  • CSA Standard Z96-15: High-Visibility Safety Apparel
  • BC Safety code Section 18.1-18: Traffic Control
  • Alberta Ministry of Transportation- Traffic control standards page
  • Manitoba Infrastructure- 2015 Work Zone Traffic Control Manual
  • Ontario Traffic Council- Book 7 (manual on temporary traffic control)
  • Devices Manual for Work Zones

Why Do I Need Training?

In line with regulations, anyone who operates heavy equipment must receive training prior to operating the machine on their own. OSHA requirements for refresher training related to forklifts or other processes are very specific. Most other equipment doesn’t have such specific requirements, but it’s wise to follow the same guidelines.

When it comes to refresher training, Canada’s standard in some instances is very specific: operators must be re-evaluated every three years to see if they are still competent to operate the equipment. Best practices say to apply this same rule to all types of equipment. A so-called “free-pass” cannot be awarded based on experience, age, or time on the job. The extent of the evaluation is to be determined by the employer but should include a written and practical examination that proves continued competency.
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Did You Know?

70 workers are injured per day in work-zone crashes across the United States.

Baking accidents make up about 26% of work zone accidents.

67% of work-related deaths in work zones were construction laborers and heavy equipment drivers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a work zone?

Work zones are designated areas for employees to work on a project safely. The site may be altered as the work progresses so it is important to have safe practices and regulations that the workers are aware of so they and their equipment can avoid hazards.

What is the speed limit in work zones?

Federal guidelines exist and the average speed in a work zone is between 45 mph and 55 mph. This is to give drivers and workers enough time to react to dangerous situations. There are often signs indicating reduced speed zones ahead of construction zones as well.

What is the most common accident in a work zone?

Rear-end crashes are the most common work zone accident. Both backing work vehicles and suddenly stopped pedestrian vehicles entering the work zone are the greatest threat in a worksite.

What are work zone signs?

All temporary signs in work zones have an orange background and black letters or symbols and tell you what to do, how soon you will encounter the work zone and the speed limit through the work zone. The reduced speed limits are necessary for the safety of the workers and motorists.

What are the four sections of the work zone?

The advance warning area, the transition area, the activity area, and the termination area.

What is the traffic management plan for?

To address the traffic-related impacts of the construction projects in a cost-effective, timely manner with minimal interference to the traveling public through the effective application of traditional and innovative traffic mitigation strategies.
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