
Traffic Safety Officer
Unit Standards:
Erect temporary traffic control equipment – 14558
Apply health and safety to a work area – 9964
Read and interpret construction drawings – 14580
Implement roadside safety procedures – 14561
Duration:3 Days
Price:R2 800
Entry Requirements
Basic literacy and numeracy
Medically fit to work in roadside and construction environments
Course Outline
Legislative requirements and roles of a Traffic Safety Officer
Health and safety principles applicable to roadwork environments
Hazard identification and risk assessment for traffic control operations
Reading and interpreting traffic accommodation and construction drawings
Erection, placement, and removal of temporary traffic control equipment
Implementing and monitoring roadside safety measures
Communication, reporting, and incident prevention on site
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Apply health and safety requirements within a traffic control work area
Read and interpret drawings and traffic accommodation layouts
Correctly erect and maintain temporary traffic control equipment
Identify hazards and implement appropriate roadside safety controls
Monitor traffic operations and report unsafe conditions effectively
Our Accreditations & Professional Bodies
REH Safety Training forms part of the SM Safety and Technical Learning Group, one of South Africa’s established providers of OHS training, auditing, and consulting services.

Johannesburg Branch
14 Douglas Road,
Glen Austin, Midrand
061 580 7967 | 010 746 6954
info@rehtraining.co.za
Durban Branch
62 Lilian Ngoyi Street,
Windermere, Durban
0769346783 | 010 746 6954
info@rehtraining.co.za
