Traffic Control (Flagger)

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.

• Introduction
• General Guidelines
• Barriers, Signs, and Lights
• Regulating Traffic
• Flagger Communication
• Setting Up
• Special Cases

Approximately 50 minutes

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.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.

This is a refresher training course not meant to provide ATSSA Flagger Certification.