Traffic Control Persons for Construction (Flagger)

This online Traffic Control Person – Temporary Conditions course teaches the techniques, equipment, and legal requirements for Traffic Control Persons in a road construction environment. It explains the importance of wearing the proper protective equipment, how to effectively control traffic in a variety of construction scenarios, and general safety and legal requirements. This course is written to comply with the Ontario Traffic Manual – Book 7 – Temporary Conditions (2022 edition) and OSHA Safety Standards (USA).

This course is valid in Alberta, not valid in BC where the course needs to be taken in person.

Other provinces will need to check with their local Transport Authority and employer to determine validity.

This online Traffic Control Person – Temporary Conditions course covers the following topics:

• Safety Equipment
• STOP/SLOW Signs and Hand Signals
• Duties of Supervisors and Workers
• Job Preparation
• Placement of Traffic Control Systems
• The Authority of Traffic Control Persons

Approximately 60 minutes

Knowledge testing is conducted throughout the course. Test questions are designed to reinforce the information presented and must be completed by each participant. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Each participant is allowed to repeat the course TWICE if the course pass mark has not been achieved on the first attempt.

Participants who successfully pass the course will be able to download and print an online certificate of completion through the learning management system.