TTC-S-106 - Workplace Safety for Public Works Staff
Course Description
This two-day course provides public works employees with essential knowledge to maintain a safe, productive, and ethical work environment. With a strong focus on the hazards and risks specific to public works, participants will learn about safety standards, best practices in the garage and on worksites, and key guidelines for workplace well-being and safety. This course also includes the full ATSSA-certified Flagger training module, as well as a discussion on ethics in public works.
The course emphasizes hazard recognition and proactive response strategies in settings such as construction sites, right-of-ways, street maintenance, shed yards, and facility operations. While it includes an overview of emergency response procedures like first aid and fire safety, it is an awareness-level course rather than a certification program. All attendees will, however, receive ATSSA Flagger training and have the opportunity to complete the exam on day two, in order to achieve their Flagger certification.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Recognize Workplace Hazards – Identify common risks in public works environments, including physical, chemical, and environmental hazards.
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Follow Safety Protocols – Understand and apply basic safety measures to reduce risk and enhance workplace safety.
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Understand Regulatory Standards – Gain awareness of key safety regulations, including OSHA guidelines.
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Respond to Emergencies – Know the appropriate steps for handling accidents, injuries, and hazardous situations.
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Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Recognize the importance of PPE and its role in workplace safety.
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Promote a Safety Mindset – Contribute to a culture of safety by recognizing unsafe conditions and encouraging best practices.
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Promote Ethics in Public Works - Recognize the importance of ethics and its role to public service, and contribute to an ethical workplace by recognizing and responding appropriately to situations that may be unethical.
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Earn Flagger Certification – Complete the ATSSA flagger training course and have the opportunity to take the certification exam to become an ATSSA-certified Flagger.
This course emphasizes practical awareness and proactive safety habits, empowering participants to help create a safer work environment.
Who Should Attend:
This two-day course is designed specifically with the “new” public works employee in mind but can be beneficial for public works employees at all levels, including equipment operators, maintenance crews, supervisors, and facility staff who work in a variety of settings such as road maintenance, right-of-way, and municipal garages or shed yards. Whether new to the field or experienced, participants will benefit from learning essential safety principles tailored to the unique challenges of public works. The course is ideal for those looking to enhance their awareness of workplace hazards, improve safety practices, and foster a proactive safety culture within their teams.
This course is open to municipal public works employees only.
Attendees must bring their full set of PPE issued to them (vest, boots, hard hat, etc).