4 Hour Flagperson Training

Course Description: This course trains all individuals in safe flagging techniques.  The topics discussed in this course involve a thorough understanding of flagging procedures, proper use of required equipment, review of flagging skills from hands-on training and classroom activities, to coordinating traffic movement through the work zone.

Topics:

Accidents.
Signs/attire.
Flagging operations.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Flagger location.
Temporary traffic control.
Supervisor and flagger responsibilities.
Flagger orientation and Traffic Control Plan.
Flagging hazards including struck-by, caught in-between, falls.

Pre-requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Thoroughly understand flagging procedures and proper use of required equipment.
Obtain State Certification.
Coordinate traffic movement through the work zone.
Course Materials:  Will be provided.

CEU’s: 0.4

Course Duration: 4 hours of classroom and practical training (not including class breaks).