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Municipal Liability: Temporary Work Zones

Protect your municipality and its workers by mastering the latest safety standards and legal requirements for temporary work zones on Ontario roads.
Traffic signs indicating road work, lane closures, and construction hazards.

Registration Info

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October 27 - 28, 2026
Fee:
Member Rate - $1260.00
Duration:
2 Days

What You’ll Learn

  • Apply the April 2022 edition of Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) Book 7 and OHSA regulations 
  • Design and implement Transportation Management, Traffic Control, and Traffic Protection Plans 
  • Manage risks and ensure safety for motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, and site personnel 
  • Understand legal liability through real-world case studies and compliance strategies 
  • Maintain proper documentation and certification to demonstrate competency 

Course Description

This two-day course delivers comprehensive training on the safety requirements for temporary work zones on municipal roads in Ontario. Based on the latest edition of OTM Book 7 and the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, the course addresses the current gap in standardized training for municipal staff and contractors. 

Participants will learn how to develop and implement effective traffic control plans, manage speed and visibility, and ensure the safety of vulnerable road users. Through case studies and hands-on projects, the course emphasizes the importance of proper documentation and certification to reduce liability and improve safety outcomes. 

Course Details

This course is designed for professionals working in or supervising temporary work zones, including: 

  • Engineers, Technologists, Technicians and Supervisors 
  • Municipal staff and contractors involved in roadway construction and maintenance 
  • Designers of projects impacting traffic operations or exposing workers to traffic 
  • Introduction to Temporary Work Zones and Associated Risks 
  • History and Role of OTM Book 7 
  • Compliance with OHSA and O. Reg. 213/91 
  • Developing Transportation Management, Traffic Control, and Traffic Protection Plans 
  • Typical Layouts for Temporary Traffic Control 
  • Speed Management and Nighttime Visibility 
  • Considerations for Vulnerable Road Users 
  • Traffic Control Devices and Unplanned Event Protocols 
  • Importance of Recordkeeping and Training Certification 
  • Case Studies on Municipal Liability 
  • A copy of the 2022 edition of the Ontario Traffic Manual – Book 7 (Can be downloaded here)
  • Internet-connected device (tablet, laptop, or smartphone) for Slido-based course polls 

Course Project 1 (Traffic Control Plan – Day 1): 40% 

Course Project 2 (Case Study Analysis – Day 2): 40% 

Final Online Test (20 Multiple-Choice Questions): 20% 

Passing Grade: 60% 

Participants who attend all lessons will receive a certificate of completion.  

Professional development credits may be available through OACETT, PEO PEAK, etc. Please contact them for details. 

Courtyard Marriott (5050 Creekbank Road Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L4W 5R2)

Booking Link : Reservation-Link

Essam Dabbour, Ph.D., RSP1, F.ITE, P. Eng.

Dr. Dabbour brings more than 30 years of experience in road design and traffic safety. He is President of EDA Forensics, where he specializes in the engineering analysis of municipal and occupiers' liability litigation, and serves as Adjunct Professor of Civil Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University. His research has been presented at more than 25 international conferences and published in over 60 peer-reviewed technical papers. Dr. Dabbour holds professional designations as a Road Safety Professional Level 1 (RSP1), Road Safety Auditor, and Consulting Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario, and is a Fellow of the Institute of Transportation Engineers.