Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
Guidance: Managing Flagging Operations on Low-Volume Roads was created to supplement the 2009 Edition of the national Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) by providing commentary to assis…MoreFlagging
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RSP+ Night Work Course (Training)
The following modules are covered:
Night Work Basics explains why night work requires special focus. The module presents challenges such as poor visibility and sleep disruption, special precautio… More
RSP+ Night Work Flagging Toolbox Pamphlet (Publication)
Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
The Night Work Flagging pamphlet explains how night flagging differs from daytime flagging and shows night flagging applications. It includes proper illumination of a flagger.
Modules Covered:
Nig…MoreFlagger certification and training (Practice)
From Washington State Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction:
"1-10.3(1)A Flaggers
Flaggers shall be posted where shown on approved Traffic… More
Flagger certification and training (Practice)
From Florida Department of Transportation Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) Training Handbook:
"Flagger Training: Required for all personnel flagging traffic.
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Training for … More
Flagger certification and training (Practice)
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) recognizes Flagger certification cards when taught using ITD approved courses by ITD approved instructors. Currently, ITD has approved the Flagger training co… More
Flagger certification and training (Practice)
From Texas Department of Transportation Special Provision to to Item 007:
"2.6.2. Flaggers. Designate in writing, a flagger instructor who will serve as a flagging supervisor and is responsible for t… More
Work Zone and Flagger Safety (Training)
Learn about safe flagging operations and applications for urban and rural situations and for low-speed and high-speed roadways. Group exercises will give you an opportunity to try out what you learn a… More
Flagging: You’re the Director (Training)
The job of the flagger is crucial for preventing highway work zone accidents. However, flaggers are often not properly trained or not trained at all. This video program reviews vital flagging procedur… More
Flagger certification and training (Practice)
From Minnesota Department of Transportation Special Provisions for all trunk highway construction projects: Time & Traffic Provisions - 2018:
"I Flagging Operations
I.1 Flagg… More
Flagger certification and training (Practice)
The Connecticut Department of Transportation requires all uniformed flaggers to be trained and certified by one of the department’s approved programs. A training course for Connecticut law enforceme… More
Flagger certification and training (Practice)
From New Hampshire Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction: "SECTION 618 3.2.2 All flagging personnel shall be trained by a designated trainer at least… More
Flagger certification and training (Practice)
From New York State Department of Transportation Standard Specifications:
"Flagger Training. All flaggers shall be adequately trained in flagging operations by recognized training programs, including… More
Flagger certification and training (Practice)
From Illinois Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction:
"701.13 Flaggers. All flaggers shall be certified by an agency approved by the Department. While on the job site, each flagger … More
Flagger certification and training (Practice)
From Vermont Agency of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction Book:
"630.04 FLAGGERS.
(a) Requirements. A Flagger shall be a person who has successfully completed the American Tra… More
Flagger certification and training (Practice)
From Maine Department of Transportation Flagger Certification Program:
"- Any flagger working for MaineDOT, or on an MaineDOT project, must be tested by their employer’s flagger certifier and must … More
Flagger certification and training (Practice)
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) does not provide flagger training for non-Iowa DOT personnel nor does it identify outside flagger training services. Iowa DOT specifications require contrac… More
Flagger certification and training (Practice)
From Montana Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction:
"618.03.14 Flagging Operations
Provide flaggers that are currently certified by the Montana flagge… More
Flagger certification and training (Practice)
From North Carolina Department of Transportation Implementation of the NCDOT Work Zone Qualification & Training Program: "All personnel performing flagging, spotting, or operating Automated Flagger As… More
Flagger certification and training (Practice)
From Virginia Work Area Protection Manual:
"Section 6E.01 Qualifications for Flaggers
Standard:
02 The flagger shall be certified in accordance with the VDOT Flagger Certification Program, the Amer… More
Flagger certification and training (Practice)
From Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Standard Specifications:
"Qualifications - Use flaggers, TCS, and pilot car operators that meet the following requirements:
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- Have completed … More
Flagger certification and training (Practice)
From Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department Safety Manual:
"Flagger Training
All flaggers must be trained prior to starting work in the field. Supervisors shall go over the Departments… More
Flaggers Trained for Life in the Slow Lane (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
Flagging is one of the dangerous jobs. In this article, Richard Wobby, who is in charge of safety and education at Associated General Contractors of Vermont, explains why there is training and certifi…MoreFlagger certification and training (Practice)
ODOT has designated the Chemeketa Community College Center for Business and Industry as the administrator of flagger curriculum, materials and flagger certification cards. For more information, che… More
Flagger certification and training (Practice)
From Wisconsin Department of Transportation Standard Specifications:
"Adequately train flaggers in the methods described in the WMUTCD and associated video before allowing them to control traffic." More
Flagger certification and training (Practice)
From Georgia Department of Transportation website:
"All flaggers doing any flagging on the State Highway System must have received training and a certificate upon completion of the training. This inc… More
Mississippi Department of Transportation Roadway Design Standard Drawings (Publication)
Resource Type: Standard Plans
The Standard Drawings includes the following sections: Pavement, Pavement Marking, Erosion Control, Fencing, Protective Barriers, Signing, Traffic Control Plans, Miscellaneous Roadway Details, Drainag…MoreATSSA/FHWA Work Zone Safety Grant FOCUS – Summer 2007
PDF version
AREA 1: Highway Work Zone Worker Safety Training
AREA 2. The Highway Work Zone Safety Guidelines Development Update
AREA 3: Highway Work Zone Safety Guidelines Training
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ATSSA/FHWA Work Zone Safety Grant focus – Winter 2008
PDF version
Area 1: Highway Work Zone Worker Safety Training
Area 2: Highway Work Zone Safety Guidelines Development Update
Area 3: Highway Work Zone Safety Guidelines Training
ATS… More