Flagman Safety Training

Flagman Safety Training

• Understanding of Traffic Control Devices:
  • Identification and understanding of various traffic control devices, including signs, cones, barricades, and flags.
  • Knowledge of standard traffic control layouts and setups for different types of work zones.
• Traffic Control Procedures:
  • Learning proper flagging techniques and signals for directing traffic, including stop, slow, and proceed signals.
  • Understanding the importance of clear and effective communication with drivers using hand signals and verbal commands.
• Safety Practices and Hazards:
  • Awareness of potential hazards and risks associated with flagging duties, such as vehicle collisions, distracted drivers, and adverse weather conditions.
  • Implementation of safety measures to mitigate risks, including maintaining a safe distance from traffic, wearing high-visibility clothing, and using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work Zone Setup and Maintenance:
  • Instruction on setting up and maintaining work zones in compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
  • Awareness of the importance of proper signage, lane closures, and traffic control measures to guide drivers safely through the work area.
• Emergency Procedures:
  • Training on emergency response procedures in the event of accidents, incidents, or medical emergencies in the work zone.
  • Understanding of protocols for contacting emergency services, providing assistance to injured individuals, and securing the work zone.