Top 5 Questions To Ask When Hiring A Traffic Control Service

When you're in charge of managing a construction project, you know that safety is your primary concern. One of the most important safety considerations is keeping workers and passers-by safe from oncoming traffic. 

This can be done through traffic control services. Traffic control service providers are responsible for ensuring that pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles are safely guided around construction zones so that none of them get injured or killed during any phase of the project.

As a business owner or manager who needs to hire a Traffic Control Services provider for an upcoming job, how do you make sure they'll do everything they can to keep your employees and customers safe? Here are five questions to ask when hiring any contractor:

 

• Are You licensed and certified? 

 

Another important question to ask is whether or not your service provider is licensed and certified. This means that they have met specific requirements set out by provincial or municipal authorities and are able to operate legally in your area.

You should also check if the Traffic Control Services has registered with the City of Toronto, as this shows you that they are operating within their jurisdiction and there are no issues with their licenses or registrations. 

Additionally, it's important for you to ensure that your chosen traffic control company has a valid certificate of insurance so that any damage caused during an accident will be covered by them (and not your business). 

The same goes for certification by Ministry of Labour: if they haven't been certified yet but plan on providing services at work sites where there are hazardous materials present then this should be made clear upfront so everyone knows what risks may lie ahead!

 

• Do You have relevant experience? 

 

It's important to ask whether the company has experience in the industry and with specific types of projects. You want to know whether they have worked with the equipment you need, like traffic cones or barricades.

You can also ask about their experience with different types of traffic control services, such as flaggers, lane closure signs, and detour signage.

                          

 

• What safety protocols do You follow? 

 

Safety is the number one priority for any traffic control service. Safety protocols must be followed at all times, and they must be reviewed and updated regularly. Safety is the backbone of any traffic control service.

It's important to ask what types of safety procedures your company follows when working on a project site. If they don't seem like they have a good answer or can't describe their process in detail, it could mean that they aren't prioritising safety as much as other aspects of their job (such as cost).

 

• Can You provide references or testimonials? 

 

When you're looking for a traffic control service, it's important to ask about references and testimonials. A good company will have plenty of both, but what are they?

A reference is someone who has used the services of a business in the past and can speak to their quality. This could be an individual or entity that contracted with them in the past (such as another city) or someone who knows someone who did so. You may also hear this term referred to as "testimonials."

Testimonials are similar in that they come from people who have worked with your potential contractor before--but unlike references, these may not be official entities such as other cities or government agencies; instead, they might be private citizens who were satisfied with how their needs were met by using this company's services.

 

• What is Your pricing structure?

 

You may be surprised to find that pricing is dependent on the project. If you're looking for a simple traffic control service, it's going to cost less than if you need something more complex.

Pricing should be reasonable and transparent. You should know exactly what you're paying for before hiring a Traffic Control Services--and the price shouldn't change after they start working! It's important that your chosen company provide accurate estimates so there are no surprises at the end of the job (or even worse: during).

Finally, pricing should be based on experience and quality of work rather than just being lowballed by inexperienced companies looking to make money off of other people's mistakes or ignorance.

Conclusion

We hope this article has given you some insight into the questions you should be asking when hiring a traffic control service. If you're looking for more information, please contact professionals.