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 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…MoreRSP+ 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 precaution… More
Minnesota Flagging Handbook (Publication)
Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
This Flagging Handbook has been developed following the guidelines of the 2011 edition of the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, including its latest update.MorePractices in One-Lane Traffic Control on a Two-Lane Rural Highway (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Temporary traffic control, also known as maintenance of traffic, is critical to minimizing congestion and maintaining mobility during planned and unplanned activities as well as providing a safe work …MoreSoon, You May See ‘Robots at Work’ During Construction of National Highways (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
Some road construction companies have started using robots to maintain traffic during construction and maintenance activities on national highways. The robotic flagman is an automated human skeleton…MoreTemporary Traffic Control – Washington State FIT (Training)
Flagging traffic is both a critical and a potentially hazardous part of providing a safe work zone. Flaggers are responsible for protecting their fellow workers as well as motorists. The WA State FIT … More
Traffic Control for Safer Work Zones (Training)
Traffic Control for Safe Work Zones is designed to keep the workers and public safe during road construction and maintenance, utility work, landscaping and railway maintenance work along roadways in C… More
Flagger Operations: Investigating Their Effectiveness in Capturing Driver Attention (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
This two-pronged (driving simulation and field study) investigation of driver behavior in work zones contributes basic and applied knowledge to our understanding of work zone safety. In the driving si…MoreSafe Way to Go (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
As a critical part of highway construction and maintenance activities, flagging operations could benefit from the use of automated flagger-assistance devices (AFADs) to improve the safety of flagging …MoreInfluence of Remotely Operated Stop—Slow Controls on Driver Behavior in Work Zones (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Remotely operated devices for traffic control–portable traffic lights and automated flagger assistance devices–are used to improve flagger safety in a one-lane-each-way work zone with lane closure…MoreMaintenance of Traffic for Technicians (Training)
This course presents information about the placement of, field maintenance required for, and inspection of traffic control devices. In addition, drafting work zone traffic control plans and flagger op… More
Maintenance of Traffic for Supervisors (Training)
This course presents information about the placement of, field maintenance required for, and inspection of traffic control devices. It also discusses drafting work zone traffic control plans and flagg… More
Flagger (Training)
This is a basic training in the area of flagger training. It has been designed for someone learning the first steps in performing flagger duties. More
Highway Work Zone Safety Checklist (Publication)
Resource Type: Forms, Checklists, and etc.
This pocket-sized guide to highway work zone safety includes seven checklists covering the major hazards in highway work as well as information on traffic control and flagging procedures.MoreEvaluation of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Flagger safety is an important issue in work zones due to the proximity of the flagger to traffic. Some strategies for improving flagger safety include slowing down approaching vehicles or removing fl…MoreDevelopment of a Moving Automatic Flagger Assistance Device (AFAD) for Moving Work Zone Operations (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Flagging operations are a critical part of construction and maintenance activities on our highways. Flagging personnel are trained to effectively and safely communicate the location of construction or…MoreMaintenance of Traffic (Training)
The following Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) courses are offered:
Intermediate Level
Intermediate Refresher
Flagger
Advanced
Advanced Refresher
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ATSSA Approved Flagger Certification (Training)
This online course is the only approved version of the nationally accepted ATSSA flagger training. The certification is accepted in Nevada and many other states. All flagger cards issued in Nevada mus… More
The Flagger / El Abanderado o Banderillero (Training)
This Spanish-language video is a component of a flagger certification program. It depicts the flagger's job as difficult but important, and prepares flagging personnel for motorist hostility and a var… More
Flagging Procedures (Training)
This video was developed to teach you how to be a flagger by using actual training demonstration and staged training exercise. A real flagging demonstration is included. More
VDOT: Flagger Training (Training)
A comprehensive overview of all job duties and requirements of the flagger position in a work zone. More
Model Development for Use of Portable Traffic Signals in Conjunction with Pilot Car Operations at Two-Lane, Two-Way Rural Highway Work Zones (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
A portable traffic signal (PTS) system is a traffic control device designed to facilitate the movement of one-way traffic at work zones where there is a temporary lane closure. The 2009 edition of the…MorePortable Traffic Signals in Conjunction with Pilot Car Operations at Two-Lane, Two-Way Rural Highway Work Zones (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
A portable traffic signal (PTS) system is designed to move traffic through two-way rural highway work zones with one lane open to traffic. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the use o…MoreFlagging Operations and Procedures 2014 (Training)
A training video of demonstrations for 2014 flagging operations and procedures. More
Evaluation of Temporary Traffic Signals in Conjunction with Pilot Car Operations at Two-Way Long Temporary Work Zones (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the use of Portable Traffic Signal (PTS) systems at long, rural two-lane work zones and to compare three different conditions for controlling one-la…MoreConcise Handbook for Temporary Traffic Control – Construction, Maintenance, and Utility Operations (Publication)
Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
Part 6 of the Indiana Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (IMUTCD) is Indiana’s standard for all traffic control devices used during construction, maintenance, and utility activities plus inci…MoreSafe and Effective Use of Law Enforcement Personnel in Highway Work Zones: Addendum (Publication)
Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
Not availableMoreFlagger Certification (Training)
Topics covered include:
Traffic Control Introduction
Manual and Standards
Traffic Control Devices
Flagging and Exam
This class will cover all of the information that an attendee needs… More