How Should Traffic-Control Staff Be Allocated on a Coquitlam Project?

Traffic-control staffing should be based on the site risk assessment and approved plan—not a fixed number of people per project. In Coquitlam, the permit conditions and road impacts establish the approved closure, while the employer remains responsible for effective traffic control and supervision at the workplace.

Roles to distinguish

• Traffic-control supervisor: the qualified person designated whenever traffic control is required.
• Traffic Control Person (TCP): an approved-trained worker assigned to direct traffic at a position identified in the plan and risk assessment.
• Lane-closure or setup lead: a qualified field role responsible for coordinating the temporary setup where included in the contractor's scope.
• Traffic assistant: a different, lower-risk role for specific parking or holding areas after appropriate workplace training; it is not interchangeable with a TCP on a public-road work zone.

WorkSafeBC Part 18 requires the plan to address the site hazards and the supervisor to verify training, orientation, devices, inspection, and coordination. When two or more TCPs work as a team, one TCP must be assigned to coordinate changes in traffic flow.

What changes the crew count

Intersections, curves, grades, limited sight distance, multiple access points, alternating traffic, long distances between stations, pedestrian or cycling routes, work vehicles, traffic volume, breaks, and changing work phases can all add positions or coordination needs.

The plan must also account for safe TCP locations and escape routes. A position should not be added simply because it is convenient for production if it does not meet the risk assessment.

Coquitlam field handoff

Before mobilization, provide the current Coquitlam closure permit, approved plan, work schedule, equipment movements, and site contacts. Brief every affected worker on the site-specific hazards and controls.

Safeside can scope traffic-control staffing and lane-closure support for the approved project. Use the contact page to send the documents and shift requirements.