Flagging Training is a safety course designed to prepare workers to safely control traffic in construction and work zone environments. This program provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to protect workers, motorists, and the public while ensuring compliance with workplace safety regulations.
Safely direct and control vehicular and pedestrian traffic in work zones.
Proper use of stop/slow paddles, hand signals, and communication techniques.
Understanding how to maintain safe distances, escape routes, and hazard awareness.
Maintaining safe distances, escape routes, and hazard awareness during emergency situations.
Alberta OHS regulations, Alberta Transportation guidelines, and flagger responsibilities.
Understanding traffic control devices, retroreflective apparel, and paddle specifications.
Managing vehicle stopping distances, speed limits, and high-visibility positioning rules.
Hands-on visual checks of paddles, radios, and high-visibility PPE.
Live physical practice executing clear stop, slow, and proceed signals.
Drills for positioning flagger stations and identifying escape routes.
Exercises for coordinating traffic flow with a second flagger.
Practical drills for handling erratic drivers and emergency vehicles.
Written test to assess competency.
