The NB Safety Council Inc. delivers this public safety program entitled 'Traffic Control Person/Signallers Course'. This course was developed by a Provincial Committee with representatives from the Department of Transportation, Workplace Health Safety Compensation Commission of New Brunswick (WHSCC), the NB Safety Council and Industry.
This 1/2-day training program will benefit those responsible to control traffic through construction or other sites where the normal flowof traffic is affected. It's objectives are three fold: to teach and train the traffic control person in the proper methods and techniques of stopping, slowing and directing traffic; to make them aware of the potential hazzards of poor traffic control procedures including death and injuries to the travelling public, fellow workers and themselves; and thirdly; to reduce the possibility of damage to equipment, vehicles and materials.
Topics covered by the TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON/SIGNALLERS COURSE include:
Candidates are required to pass a written/oral Qualification Test (80%) demonstrating their knowledge and skills in stopping, slowing and directing traffic. Candidates will also be required to complete a three (3) day internship demonstrating the skills of Signalling.