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Guidance: Managing Flagging Operations on Low-Volume Roads (Publication)

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…More

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…More

Flagger 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. ... ... 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 Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges: "2.6.2. Flaggers. Designate in writing, a flagger instructor who wi… 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

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)

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)

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 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 Minnesota Department of Transportation Special Provisions for all trunk highway construction projects: Time & Traffic Provisions - 2018: "I Flagging Operations I.1          Flagg… More

Washington State Department of Transportation Work Zone Traffic Control Plans (Publication)

Resource Type: Standard Plans
The Work Zone Traffic Control Plans include typical traffic control plans for flagging operations, lane closures, shoulder closures. They are adaptable to many roadway conditions and work operations w…More

“Flagging” in the State of Maine: Three Standards which Govern “Flagging” in the State (Publication)

Resource Type: Specifications & Special Provisions
This website includes the following information from three standards which govern flagging in the state: Maine law; OSHA Standard; and Maine DOT standard specifications (for use on MaineDOT projects).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 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)

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: ... ... - Have completed … More

Flaggers Trained for Life in the Slow Lane (Publication)

Resource Type: Articles, 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…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

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

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

ATSSA/FHWA Work Zone Safety Grant focus – Fall 2008

PDF version AREA 1: Highway Work Zone Worker Safety Training AREA 2: Highway Work Zone Safety Guidelines Development AREA 3: Highway Work Zone Safety Guidelines Training OTHER NEWS ATSSA'… More

ATSSA/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 … More
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