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Workplace Safety course

Traffic Control & Flagging

Practical training for people who direct road users and help establish temporary traffic control work zones.

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Roadside flagger holding a SLOW paddle beside a line of traffic cones

Who it is for

  • Public works and utility crews
  • Construction and maintenance teams
  • Employees assigned to flagging or temporary traffic control duties

What participants work on

  • Explain a flagger's role and responsibilities in a temporary traffic control zone
  • Use approved signaling methods and communicate clearly with road users and coworkers
  • Identify common work-zone hazards and select a safer position and escape route
  • Apply course concepts through guided traffic-control scenarios
Instructor leading a classroom discussion with traffic-control trainees

Practice, discussion, and application

The course combines instructor-led discussion with guided scenarios. Applicable references include the current California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and California Title 8 §1599. The organization remains responsible for site-specific procedures and compliance.

Participants who successfully complete the course requirements receive a certificate of completion. This is not a promise of licensure or blanket regulatory compliance.

Frequently asked questions

Does this page list dates or prices?

No. We confirm format, availability, and any proposal after reviewing your request.

Can you train at our location?

Yes, on-site delivery is one of the available paths. Tell us where your group works and how many people need training.

Can one person attend?

Use the small-group inquiry option. We will follow up about an appropriate opportunity; this page does not reserve a seat.

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