All flagpersons – or traffic control persons (TCP) – in Newfoundland and Labrador are now required to complete a TCP training course approved by the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission (Commission).
Proper traffic control is critical for the safety of workers, drivers and the general public. Without training by a Commission approved training provider, workers are not allowed to work as a TCP on our province’s roads.
The Commission has recently developed the Traffic Control Person (TCP) Certification Training Standard. This standard establishes criteria for TCP training providers and trainers.
TCP training providers must apply and be approved by the Commission to deliver TCP certification training.
The delivery of this training will prepare the TCP to perform traffic control in a safe and competent manner by providing them with the knowledge and skills to work safely, consistent with industry and legislative standards.
Traffic Control Person (TCP) Certification Training has an expiry date of 3 years upon which the course must be completed again for renewal.
For further information, contact the Commission at:
http://www.whscc.nl.ca/contact.whscc or call (709) 778-1552, toll-free 1-800-563-9000