Flagger Training

State of Nebraska Approved Training

Overview

The Flagger Training course teaches workers how to safely control traffic through and around construction and maintenance work zones. Proper flagging is critical for protecting crews, drivers, and pedestrians while reducing confusion and improving traffic flow.

This four-hour course meets federal industry guidelines, including the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and ANSI/ISEA-107-2015 standards. Participants learn standard flagging procedures, practice essential skills, and complete a skills assessment to earn a certificate of completion. All attendees receive a certificate of course completion.

What You’ll Learn

Participants will learn how to:

• Understand proper flagging procedures and responsibilities
• Use required flagging equipment correctly
• Apply safe traffic control practices in work zones
• Coordinate traffic movement during one- and two-person flagging operations
• Recognize how flagger decisions impact worker and public safety

The course includes:

• Classroom instruction
• Hands-on flagging activities
• Flagging skills testing
• Practical techniques for managing traffic safely through work areas

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for:

• Construction and road maintenance workers who perform flagging duties
• Employees responsible for temporary traffic control
• Supervisors who oversee roadway work crews