Practice Details
State Agency: New York
Practice Provision: Flagger certification and training
Description:
From New York Standard Specifications (§619):
"Flagger Training. All flaggers shall be adequately trained in flagging operations by recognized training programs, including the American Traffic Safety Services Association, the National Safety Council, unions, or construction industry associations, or by an individual who holds a current certification as a flagger training instructor from such a program. Prior to the start of flagging operations, the Contractor shall provide to the Engineer a list of certified flaggers to be used in the operation, identifying the source of flagger training for each individual. When requested by the Engineer, flaggers shall demonstrate their competency in flagging procedures. Flaggers not competent in flagging procedures to the satisfaction of the Engineer shall be retrained or replaced at once."
Website: https://www.nysdot.gov/main/business-center/engineering/specifications/english-s...
Contact:
Mr. Charles E. Riedel
Acting Director, Safety Programs and Technical Operations Bureau
New York State Department of Transportation
Office of Traffic Safety & Mobility
50 Wolf Road
Albany, New York 12232
Phone: (518) 457-2185
Fax: (518) 457-1780
Email: criedel@dot.state.ny.us
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