Flagger
Certification
9:00 am-1:00 pm
$125
John
Lewis, Instructor
This course is designed to offer flagging skills necessary to
individuals who work in the construction field as a flagger and to those
interested in becoming a flagger. By the end of the training, participants
will have a complete understanding of the fundamentals of flagging.
Certification is good for four years and will be awarded
upon completion and passing of the flagging exam. The certification will
satisfy the State of Alaska requirements for working as a flagger on
construction projects. Participants may be added to the National Flagger
Database upon completion.
Topical areas to be
covered will include:
- Qualifications
of a good flagger
- Use
of MUTCD and other standard references
- Determining
signs and devices in a project to meet correct standards
- Gathering
all necessary and proper flagging equipment and gear
- Handling
traffic using a flag
- Recognizing
different types of drivers and how to deal with them
- Setting
up and handling one-lane traffic on a two way road
- Ensuring
temporary traffic control zones
- Dividing
temporary traffic control zone into areas
- Using
alternate methods to communicate with other flaggers
- Recognizing
unique or special flagging situations
- Setting
up and handling nighttime flagging operations
- Selecting
the proper flagging situations/locations and/or positions
- Handling
traffic using a paddle
- Communicating
effectively with the public, supervisor, and co-workers
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