Where may a traffic control person not be used in BC?

Section 18.6 of the OHS Regulation says a TCP may not be used where the posted speed limit is more than 70 km/h, to direct traffic against a sign or signal, or standing in an intersection open to traffic or in the travelled part of the road.

Can a security guard direct cars in a parking lot in BC?

A parking lot is not a work zone under Part 18. That work can be done by a traffic assistant who has workplace-specific training from the employer, with coursework and a practical part.

Do drivers have to obey a flagger in BC?

Yes. Section 141 of the Motor Vehicle Act says drivers must drive as the flagger directs when a flagger controls traffic around highway work.

Is het certificaat geaccrediteerd of officieel erkend?

Nee. Het is een privé bewijs van deelname, alleen voor je kennis. Het is niet erkend, geaccrediteerd of goedgekeurd door een overheid, vergunningsinstantie, toezichthouder of onderwijsinstelling, en het vervangt geen wettelijk verplichte vergunning, certificering of opleiding.

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Vraag 1 van 25

Which part of BC's Occupational Health and Safety Regulation sets the rules for traffic control at work?

Part 4, General Conditions
Part 3, Rights and Responsibilities
Part 8, Personal Protective Equipment
Part 18, Traffic Control

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Antwoord: D. Part 18, Traffic Control

Part 18 of the OHS Regulation, enforced by WorkSafeBC, covers traffic control for workers.

Vraag 2 van 25

Under section 18.2 of BC's OHS Regulation, who must make sure effective traffic control is provided when traffic could be a hazard to a worker?

The employer
The local police detachment
The driver of each vehicle
The nearest city council

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Antwoord: A. The employer

Section 18.2 places this duty on the employer.

Vraag 3 van 25

Which manual applies to all work zones in BC under section 18.3 of the OHS Regulation?

The Security Services Regulation
The ICBC driver's guide
The Traffic Management Manual
The BC Fire Code

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Antwoord: C. The Traffic Management Manual

Section 18.3 says the Traffic Management Manual for Work on Roadways applies to all work zones, and employers must meet it as far as practicable.

Vraag 4 van 25

In BC's Part 18, who is a traffic control person (TCP)?

Any security guard on a construction site
A trained worker the employer designates
Anyone wearing a high-visibility vest
Any worker who has read the traffic plan

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Antwoord: B. A trained worker the employer designates

Section 18.1 defines a TCP as a person who has completed the training in section 18.6.2 and is designated by the employer to direct traffic.

Vraag 5 van 25

Which of these is on WorkSafeBC's list of approved TCP training providers?

The B.C. Construction Safety Alliance
ICBC
The Justice Institute of British Columbia
The Canadian Red Cross

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Antwoord: A. The B.C. Construction Safety Alliance

WorkSafeBC lists the B.C. Construction Safety Alliance, BeeSafe (WorksafeT Solutions Inc.) and Universal Health and Safety Inc. as the approved providers.

Vraag 6 van 25

An employer pays for TCP training from a company that is not on WorkSafeBC's approved list. What does WorkSafeBC say about this?

It meets the rules if the worker passes
It is allowed only for night work
It does not meet the employer's duties
It is fine if the course is a full day

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Antwoord: C. It does not meet the employer's duties

WorkSafeBC says training from any provider other than the approved ones does not meet the employer's obligations.

Vraag 7 van 25

Since December 1, 2023, what must a BC TCP training program be based on?

The worker's years of driving experience
A job analysis and competency standards
An online test with no practical part
A letter from the worker's supervisor

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Antwoord: B. A job analysis and competency standards

Section 18.6.2 says that from December 1, 2023, programs must be based on a job analysis and recognized competency standards, such as ISO/IEC 17024 or CSA Z1001-18.

Vraag 8 van 25

To complete approved TCP training in BC, what must the learner be assessed on?

Physical fitness and eyesight
Knowledge and practical skills
Attendance and a sign-in sheet
A short written quiz only

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Antwoord: B. Knowledge and practical skills

Section 18.6.2 requires an assessment of both knowledge and practical competency.

Vraag 9 van 25

Under BC's Part 18, where does a traffic assistant direct drivers?

Through busy intersections
Anywhere police are not present
On highways up to 90 km/h
In parking or holding areas

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Antwoord: D. In parking or holding areas

Section 18.1 says a traffic assistant directs motorists in parking or holding areas, such as a parking lot or a vessel-holding area.

Vraag 10 van 25

Who may train a traffic assistant in BC?

Only an approved TCP provider
No one; no training is needed
Only the RCMP
The employer, with site training

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Antwoord: D. The employer, with site training

Section 18.6.3 lets employers train their own traffic assistants if the training is specific to the workplace and has coursework and a practical part.

Vraag 11 van 25

Is a parking lot a "work zone" under BC's Part 18?

Yes, every parking lot is one
No, parking lots are excluded
Only if it has over 50 spaces
Only at night

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Antwoord: B. No, parking lots are excluded

Section 18.1 defines a work zone as an area where a worker may be exposed to a moving vehicle, but it excludes parking lots and vessel-holding areas.

Vraag 12 van 25

A road has a posted speed limit of 80 km/h. Under BC's OHS Regulation, may a traffic control person be used there?

Yes, during daylight only
No, the limit is over 70 km/h
Yes, if the TCP wears a hard hat
Yes, if two TCPs work together

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Antwoord: B. No, the limit is over 70 km/h

Section 18.6 prohibits using TCPs where the posted speed limit is more than 70 km/h.

Vraag 13 van 25

A crew wants to put the "Traffic Control Person Ahead" sign 300 metres before the first TCP. What does section 18.5 say?

It may go anywhere the crew likes
It must be right beside the TCP
It must be at least 500 metres away
No more than 150 metres, if practicable

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Antwoord: D. No more than 150 metres, if practicable

Section 18.5 sets a maximum of 150 metres between the sign and the first TCP, unless that is not practicable.

Vraag 14 van 25

Under section 18.6, where must a TCP NOT be positioned?

In a lane closed with barriers
Beside a clear escape route
In an intersection open to traffic
On the shoulder of the road

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Antwoord: C. In an intersection open to traffic

Section 18.6 says a TCP must not be positioned in an intersection open to traffic or in the travelled part of the road.

Vraag 15 van 25

Where practicable, how far from the work zone should a BC TCP's station be?

At least 150 metres
At least 5 metres
Exactly 70 metres
At least 25 metres

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Antwoord: D. At least 25 metres

Section 18.8 says the station should be at least 25 metres from the work zone where practicable, with an escape route.

Vraag 16 van 25

A safe TCP location as described in section 18.8 is not practicable at a site. What must the employer do?

Do a written, site-specific assessment
Use a security guard instead of a TCP
Ask drivers to slow down by phone
Nothing; the TCP can stand anywhere

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Antwoord: A. Do a written, site-specific assessment

Section 18.8 requires a written site-specific assessment when the usual safe location is not practicable.

Vraag 17 van 25

Which standard must the high-visibility apparel of a BC TCP meet?

Any bright T-shirt
Class 1 apparel under any standard
A reflective armband only
Class 3 apparel under CSA Z96-15

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Antwoord: D. Class 3 apparel under CSA Z96-15

Section 18.9 requires Class 3 high-visibility apparel that meets CSA Z96-15, in fluorescent yellow-green or orange-red.

Vraag 18 van 25

A TCP starts work 15 minutes after sunset. Under BC's definition, has "darkness" begun?

No, darkness starts half an hour after sunset
Yes, darkness starts one hour before sunset
Yes, darkness starts at sunset
No, darkness starts at midnight

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Antwoord: A. No, darkness starts half an hour after sunset

Section 18.10 defines darkness as the period from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise.

Vraag 19 van 25

When a BC TCP works in darkness with a flashlight and red signalling wand, what else must they have close at hand?

A camera
Spare batteries
A police radio
A second paddle

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Antwoord: B. Spare batteries

Section 18.10 requires immediate access to spare batteries for the flashlight.

Vraag 20 van 25

What must be done with the "Traffic Control Person Ahead" sign when no one is directing traffic?

Turn it upside down
Leave it up so drivers stay careful
Move it closer to the work
Remove it or cover it

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Antwoord: D. Remove it or cover it

Section 18.9 says the sign must be removed or covered when traffic is not being directed.

Vraag 21 van 25

Two TCPs are working at opposite ends of the same work zone. What does section 18.13 require?

Each TCP decides alone when to let cars go
They signal by shouting to each other
One TCP must leave the work zone
The employer provides a way to talk

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Antwoord: D. The employer provides a way to talk

Section 18.13 requires an effective means of communication between TCPs at the same work zone.

Vraag 22 van 25

When two or more TCPs work as a team, what does section 18.4 require?

They take turns being off duty
One of them coordinates traffic changes
They must stand side by side
Each must hold a supervisor's ticket

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Antwoord: B. One of them coordinates traffic changes

Section 18.4 says that when TCPs work as a team, one must coordinate changes in traffic flow.

Vraag 23 van 25

Under section 141 of BC's Motor Vehicle Act, what must a driver do when a flagger is controlling traffic around highway work?

Ignore the flagger if the light is green
Drive only as the flagger directs
Honk and drive around the flagger
Follow the flagger only if a police car is present

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Antwoord: B. Drive only as the flagger directs

Section 141 says a person must not drive other than as directed by the flagger.

Vraag 24 van 25

Under section 123 of BC's Motor Vehicle Act, who may direct traffic at their own discretion to keep traffic moving or deal with an emergency?

A peace officer or sheriff
Any property owner
Any security guard in uniform
Any driver who stops to help

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Antwoord: A. A peace officer or sheriff

Section 123 gives this power to a peace officer or sheriff, and people must obey their directions.

Vraag 25 van 25

Your supervisor asks you, a security guard with no TCP training, to stand on a public road and wave traffic around a delivery truck. What is the right response?

Say a trained TCP or police must do it
Do it only in daylight hours
Do it if the truck driver agrees
Do it quickly while wearing a vest

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Antwoord: A. Say a trained TCP or police must do it

In BC, traffic on a road work zone is directed by a TCP with approved training who is designated by the employer, or by police. A guard without TCP training should not do it.

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