16HR, renewal: 4 years

NEW FLAGGERS & RENEWING FLAGGERS

PRE-REQ: None

Description: Work Zone Safety course teaches participants about highway work zone hazards and actions workers can take to protect themselves while performing highway construction work. Participants learn about dangers associated with construction equipment, the types of roads and conditions that impact safety, traffic control zones, traffic control devices, hand-signaling devices, and environmental hazards. In addition, participants learn how to perform flagger duties safely and effectively.

• Bring boots & work clothes for hands-on training in shop/field. Make sure your gear is current for weather conditions.
• Bring indoor shoes to replace muddy boots while in classrooms & building.