Caltrans Flagger Operations
Introductions
Purpose of Flaggers
OSHA, CA MUTCD & Caltrans Requirements of Temporary Traffic Controls
Flagger Abilities
Flagger Station & Best Practices Using the Tables:
- Advanced Warning
- Signs Taper Lengths
- Buffer/Stopping Distances
- Channelizer Spacing
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Flagger Equipment Required
Flagger Relationship to the Work Zone
Principles of the TTC & Devices
Purpose of Temporary Traffic Control Plan
Lunch
Taper Lengths & Formulas
Using a Typical Application
Reading Standard Plans
Communicating with Affected Agencies
Single Flagger Conditions
Advance Flaggers
Additional Flaggers
Pedestrian Considerations
Bicycle Considerations
Detours
Emergency Vehicles & Operations
Legal Relations & Responsibility to the Public
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Pre-Practical Tabletop Exercise
Flagger/Traffic Control Written Test
Flagger Hands-on Practical:
- One lane, two way (2 flaggers)
- Single Flagger
