Course details

Traffic Control (Flagger)

This online Traffic Control (Flagger) course is designed to teach those in traffic control operations the importance of proper work methods, positioning, and signals/signs.

Course Overview

Upon successful completion of this course, you should understand:

The importance of proper work methods, physical fitness, professionalism, and clothing regulations.
The signs, barriers, flags, STOP/SLOW paddle, and lights employees use at the work site.
Where to position himself/herself for optimum safety, how to judge traffic speed and congestion, and regulate it accordingly.
Common methods to communicate with other flaggers and the public.
The various types of warning signs, channeling devices, and tapers and how they are set up.
The special equipment and precautions associated with night and freeway flagging.