Traffic Control (Flagger)

Service Description

COURSE OVERVIEW Upon successful completion of this course, you should understand: The importance of proper work methods, physical fitness, professionalism, and clothing regulations. The signs, barriers, flags, STOP/SLOW paddle, and lights employees use at the work site. Where to position himself/herself for optimum safety, how to judge traffic speed and congestion, and regulate it accordingly. Common methods to communicate with other flaggers and the public. The various types of warning signs, channeling devices, and tapers and how they are set up. The special equipment and precautions associated with night and freeway flagging. COURSE TOPICS Introduction General Guidelines Barriers, Signs, and Lights Regulating Traffic Flagger Communication Setting Up Special Cases ONLINE COURSE DURATION Approximately 50 minutes PASS MARK Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.