Training course
Road Safety Engineering
A 40-hour webinar on roadworks safety engineering, work-zone design, temporary traffic control, Traffic Management Plan development, safety cost estimation, and road-safety inspection and auditing.
Schedules
1 schedule, November 2026
- NOV16MonNOV17TueNOV19ThuNOV20FriWebinar
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM each dayZoom
Introduction
Road Safety Engineering is a four-day, 40-hour training program focused on the engineering and management of safety in road construction and maintenance projects. It addresses the risks that roadworks create for motorists, pedestrians, construction workers, and nearby communities and emphasizes the design and implementation of temporary traffic management systems, roadwork safety devices, and work-zone safety measures.
Participants learn how to design safe roadwork zones, apply the DPWH roadworks safety standards identified in the source, develop Traffic Management Plans, estimate the cost of road safety measures and traffic-control systems, and conduct road safety inspections and audits. Engineering lectures, practical workshops, and project case studies are used to connect technical requirements with actual road-project applications.
Why This Course Matters
Road construction changes normal traffic movement and introduces temporary hazards, restricted lanes, construction equipment, workers, altered pedestrian routes, and unfamiliar road conditions. Without properly planned warning, transition, work, and termination zones, these changes may increase the risk of collisions, worker exposure, traffic disruption, and project delay.
The course helps project personnel integrate road safety into planning, design, scheduling, budgeting, site operations, inspection, and public communication. It is also positioned in the supplied curriculum as supporting technical competency and the stated CCPE accreditation pathway.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, participants should be able to:
- Explain the principles of road safety engineering in road construction zones.
- Identify hazards and risks associated with roadworks and temporary traffic conditions.
- Apply the DPWH roadwork safety standards and guidelines identified in the course.
- Design roadwork layouts with advance-warning, transition, work, and termination zones.
- Develop a Traffic Management Plan for a road construction project.
- Estimate costs for safety devices, traffic control, and safety personnel.
- Select appropriate road safety devices and temporary traffic-control systems.
- Conduct road-safety inspections and risk assessments for roadworks projects.
- Prepare road-safety improvement plans for road infrastructure projects.
- Integrate road-safety considerations into construction planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
Who should Attend?
- Civil engineers
- Highway engineers
- Transportation engineers
- Traffic engineers
- Construction project managers
- Construction project engineers
- Site engineers
- Contractors and supervisors
- DPWH engineers
- Local government unit engineers
- Traffic management officers
- Infrastructure planning officers
- Road safety consultants
- Transport planning consultants
- Infrastructure project consultants
Training Methodology
The course may include:
- Engineering lectures
- Practical workshops
- Real-project case studies
- Traffic Management Plan development
- Roadwork-zone layout exercises
- Safety-device selection activities
- Cost-estimation exercises
- Road-safety inspection or audit exercises
- Knowledge assessments and question-and-answer sessions
Requirements & Certification
Course Requirements
- Attendance for the required 40 training hours
- Active participation in discussions, case studies, and workshops
- Completion of assigned Traffic Management Plan and cost-estimation activities
- Completion of required knowledge or practical assessments
- Access to a computer or suitable device for the webinar
- Stable internet connection, microphone, and camera when required
Assessment and Evaluation
The source indicates that participants develop actual Traffic Management Plans and cost estimates through practical workshops and case studies. Evaluation may therefore include a work-zone planning exercise, Traffic Management Plan output, safety-device selection, cost estimation, inspection or audit activity, quizzes, and participation.
Inclusions
- Instructor-led engineering sessions
- Digital course materials and references
- Roadwork-zone and Traffic Management Plan workshops
- Project case studies
- Cost-estimation and inspection or audit activities
- Assessment and certificate details subject to confirmation
Course Outline
Fundamentals of Roadworks Safety Engineering
Topics covered:
- Introduction to Roadworks Safety Engineering
- Human factors and road-user behavior
- Principles of worksite traffic management
- Components of roadwork traffic-management zones
Learning outcome:
Participants should be able to explain the fundamental safety principles affecting road users and workers and identify the essential zones used in temporary roadwork traffic management.
Roadworks Safety Devices and Work-Zone Design
Topics covered:
- Traffic-control devices for roadworks
- Roadwork safety devices
- Work-zone layout and traffic-flow control
- Worker safety and protection systems
Learning outcome:
Participants should be able to select appropriate temporary traffic-control and worker-protection measures and organize them into a safer work-zone layout.
Traffic Management Plan for Roadworks
Topics covered:
- Traffic-management planning for road projects
- Elements of a Traffic Management Plan
- Traffic operations during construction
- Traffic-safety communication and public information
Learning outcome:
Participants should be able to prepare the main components of a Traffic Management Plan that addresses traffic operations, stakeholder communication, and road-user safety during construction.
Cost Estimation and Road Safety Audit
Topics covered:
- Cost components of roadworks safety
- Cost estimation for road-safety measures
- Preparation of safety cost estimates
- Road Safety Audit for roadworks
Learning outcome:
Participants should be able to prepare a basic cost estimate for roadwork safety measures and apply an audit-oriented approach to identifying and addressing work-zone safety concerns.