Traffic Control and Flagging

In this course, you will learn how to safety execute traffic flagging, as well as how to properly manage traffic control. Information will be provided that will increase your knowledge and help make you a better traffic controller.

Upon completion of this training, you should be familiar with how to design basic traffic control setups, how to safely place traffic control measures such as signs and cones, and when, where, why, and how to flag traffic. This knowledge will improve the safety of all those in and around the work area.

Canada Standards: This course meets the following Canada standards:

• CSA Standard Z96-15 – High-Visibility Safety Apparel

• BC Safety code Section 18.1-18 – Traffic Control

• Alberta Ministry of Transportation- Traffic control standards

• Manitoba Infrastructure- 2015 Work Zone Traffic Control Manual

• Ontario Traffic Council- Book 7 (manual on temporary traffic control)

• Saskatchewan Ministry of Highway and Infrastructure- Traffic Control Devices Manual for Work Zones