Certain construction sites will require a certified flagger whose duty it is to direct traffic around the construction site. Their duties will help protect drivers, pedestrians, and construction crew members.
Flaggers are vital to roadway safety, and the Texas Department of Transportation requires every flagger to undergo specialized training to ensure that construction sites and the areas around them are totally safe.
Flex Supply offers DOT flagger training courses to help construction companies throughout Texas train their employees on appropriate flagger training.
If you need to get flagger certification, contact Flex Supply today to learn more about how we can help.
To become a certified flagger, you’ll need to take and pass the DOT-mandated training course. That course will teach you to:
You’ll be evaluated on your knowledge of this content at the end of the course. If you pass your final exam, you’ll earn certification and be able to manage traffic flow around construction sites and for road crews.
If your company is working on a project that will need to divert traffic, Flex Supply can train your employees in appropriate flagging methods and regulations.
If you accepted a city or county contract to work on the roads, you’ll need experienced flaggers to ensure that your crew is kept safe.
City, municipal, and state agencies need certified flaggers for construction, crowd control, and other important projects.
If your firm is in the field and near congested roadways, you’ll need a certified flagger to ensure you’re protected.
If you’re working close to a roadway, you may need to divert traffic around a downed tree or your crewmembers.
Certified flaggers and traffic control specialists are needed for a variety of jobs. Contact Flex Supply today to learn how we can help you get certified.
Flex Supply offers TEEX-approved flagger certification classes in the Tyler, TX, area.
The course will cover a variety of topics, including flagger hand signaling devices, common signals, flagger stations, and everything you need to know about a flagger’s responsibilities.
You’ll need to bring a photo ID to the class. The course is approximately four hours long. Your certification will last for about 3 years before you have to renew.