Flagger Certification
9:00 am-1:00 pm
$125 +tax
John Lewis, Instructor
This course is designed to offer flagging
skills necessary to individuals who work in the construction field as
a flagger and to those interested in becoming a flagger. By the end
of the training, participants will have a complete understanding of
the fundamentals of flagging.
Certification
is good for four years and will be awarded upon completion
and passing of the flagging exam. The certification will satisfy the
State of Alaska requirements for working as a flagger on construction
projects. Participants may be added to the National Flagger Database
upon completion.
Topical areas to be covered will include:
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Qualifications of a good flagger
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Use of MUTCD and other standard
references
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Determining signs and devices
in a project to meet correct standards
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Gathering all necessary and proper
flagging equipment and gear
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Handling traffic using a flag
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Recognizing different types of
drivers and how to deal with them
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Setting up and handling one-lane
traffic on a two way road
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Ensuring temporary traffic control
zones
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Dividing temporary traffic control
zone into areas
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Using alternate methods to communicate
with other flaggers
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Recognizing unique or special
flagging situations
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Setting up and handling nighttime
flagging operations
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Selecting the proper flagging
situations/locations and/or positions
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Handling traffic using a paddle
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Communicating effectively with
the public, supervisor, and co-workers
