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Municipal Health & Safety

Protect your team and your municipality by learning the legislation, hazards, and best practices that keep public works operations safe and compliant.
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Registration Info

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May 3 - 5, 2027
Fee:
Member Rate - $1,390.00
Duration:
3 days

What You’ll Learn

  • Identify and control workplace hazards specific to Public Works and Roads Departments 
  • Understand key legislation, regulations, and enforcement programs 
  • Apply best practices in inspections, investigations, and safety planning 
  • Manage confined space entry, trenching, fall protection, and electrical safety 
  • Strengthen workplace safety culture through PPE, WHMIS, and Joint Health and Safety Committees 

Course Description

Safety isn’t just a priority—it’s a responsibility. This essential course provides a comprehensive overview of occupational health and safety issues facing municipal Public Works and Roads Departments. From confined space entry and trenching to traffic protection and electrical hazards, you’ll learn how to recognize risks and implement effective controls. 

With a strong focus on legislative compliance and sector-specific best practices, this course empowers supervisors and forepersons to lead safer teams and create healthier workplaces. 

Course Details

  • Road supervisors and forepersons 
  • Municipal staff responsible for workplace safety 
  • Public works personnel involved in supervision or safety planning 
  • Certified Road Supervisor (CRS) candidates 
  • Engineers seeking PEO PEAK professional development hours 
  • Legislation, regulations, and enforcement programs 
  • Confined space entry 
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) and WHMIS 
  • Trenching 
  • Traffic protection 
  • Fall protection 
  • Workplace inspections and investigations 
  • Buyers of service and liability 
  • Electrical safety 
  • Joint Health and Safety Committees 
  • Hazard recognition, assessment, and control 
  • No prerequisites 
  • Access to a computer or tablet recommended for reference materials 
  • AORS: Mandatory for Certified Road Supervisor – Intermediate (CRS-I) designation 
  • OACETT: Eligible for the Technical Specialist Program (Point Value: 5) 
  • Engineering Institute of Canada: Awards 2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) 

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Guelph 35 Cowan Pl., Guelph, ON

$359.99 + taxes/night (Standard rooms, non-smoking)
$379.99 + taxes/night (King Suite with Pull-out Sofa, non-smoking)

Check-in: 3:00 pm; Check-out: 12:00 pm

To book, call the hotel directly at 519-763-2339 and ask for the “Ontario Good Roads “special rate.

Please note: The cut-off date to book is Friday, February 26, 2027, to guarantee a reservation. Once the reservation is made, no complimentary changes or cancellations are allowed after Sunday, April 18, 2027.

Delta Hotels Guelph Conference Centre 50 Stone Rd. West, ON

$209.00 + taxes/night

Book your group rate for Good Roads – Open Block

Please note: The cut-off date to book is Monday, April 5, 2027, to guarantee a reservation.

Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre 700 Hespeler Rd., Cambridge, ON

$149 + taxes/night (Traditional 2 Queens and Deluxe 1 Queen with pullout)

Check-in: 3:00 pm; Check-out: 11:00 am

To book, call the Reservations Department at 1-866-622-1505 or Email frontdesk1@cambridgehotel.ca and use the group name: Guelph Road School 2027

A valid credit card is required for all individual reservations to guarantee the room.

Please note: The cut-off date to book is Monday, April 2, 2027, to guarantee a reservation.

A permit is required to park on campus between 8:00am-5:00pm. Daily passes are available for $13.05 (including HST and Service Fee).

Tai Vo

Tai Vo is a Health and Safety Consultant supporting public service sector organizations. Tai has 10+ years of experience with ergonomics, musculoskeletal injury prevention and has worked both in the private and public sectors. He has specialized knowledge in kinesiology and ergonomics as well as managing corporate health and safety, and training programs in pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and transportation industries. He is experienced in teaching adult learners both knowledge-based and practical skills and has facilitated a broad range of health and safety-oriented courses/certifications.