Traffic Control (Flagger)

Duration: 45 Minutes      Language: English

Topics Covered:

• Identify the importance of proper work methods, physical fitness, professionalism and clothing regulations in traffic control flagging activities.
• Identify the signs, barriers, flags, STOP / SLOW paddle and lights employees use at the work site.
• Recognize where to position himself / herself for optimum safety, how to judge traffic speed and congestion and regulate it accordingly.
• State common methods to communicate with other flaggers and the public.
• Recognize the various types of warning signs, channeling devices and tapers and how they are set up.
• Identify the special equipment and precautions associated with night and freeway traffic control flagging.

Course Benefits:

• Certificate of Completion. *Valid for 1 year.
• Examination record available for employer.

Regulations:

• OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.201.
• OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.203.
• Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 6.