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Flagger certification

Flaggers help to ensure the safety of both workers and road users by directing traffic in work zones. Earn your Washington State flagger certification in one of our in-person classes, or if you are in Connecticut or other MUTCD state, you may take our self-directed online course.
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Flagger | Washington State Certification | In-person Course

Earn your Washington State flagger certification in our 8-hour in-person course.
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Flagger | Online Federal Flagger Training | MUTCD Compliant

Be the first to get trained according to the new MUTCD traffic control flagger standards! Our online program incorporates the federal updates that will be published in Spring/Summer 2023. Note that this training is not valid for flaggers in Washington State.
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Private Safety Training Classes

Have a whole crew to train? With on-site training, one of our experienced instructors will train your staff at your facility.

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About our Flagger program

Roadside flaggers keep work zones safe

Roadside flaggers warn and direct motorists when construction or repair work takes place in an area where the roadway cannot be shut down. Their presence alerts drivers to upcoming changes in the traffic pattern, hazards, and the presence of other roadside workers.

The first step to a new career is certification

The construction industry is growing, and with it the need for qualified, certified workers. Evergreen Safety Council’s Flagger Instructor Certification is an 8-hour course approved by the Washington State Department of Transportation. Upon completion of the class and successfully passing a final exam, students will receive their flagger certification card.

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What are the physical requirements/demands of a flagger?
  • Receive and communicate specific instructions clearly, firmly, and courteously
  • Move and maneuver quickly
  • Control signaling devices, such as paddles
  • Understand and apply safe traffic-control practices
  • Recognize dangerous traffic situations and warn workers
  • Stand for prolonged periods on uneven surfaces (up to 10 hours)
  • Traverse uneven surfaces and terrain
  • Stoop, kneel, or crouch
  • Grasp, push, or pull
  • Hear warnings
  • See dangerous situations
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
  • Receive, understand, and take positive appropriate action based on information/instructions presented verbally and/or in writing
Do I have to have a picture on my card?

No. The cards are designed to be valid with a Government issued photo ID (such as a state ID card or driver’s license).

What is the minimum age to qualify as a flagger?

Because flagging is classified as a hazardous job, flaggers must be at least 18 years old in order to receive a Flagger Certification card.

Can I use my card in other states?

Washington and Idaho State Flagger cards are accepted in the states of Idaho, Oregon, Montana and Washington for Department of Transportation projects.

Flagger articles in our safety library

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Are you sending the right signals?

One of the most important skills you’ll use when working as a flagger is signaling with the STOP/SLOW paddle. Here are a few tips to get you up to speed, while slowing traffic down.
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Dress for success in the work zone

Flagging is a challenging and hazardous job that requires strong mental and physical abilities, and takes place in tough work environments. Wearing the right combination of hi-visibility apparel and workwear is one of the keys to keeping yourself safe in the work zone.
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Flagger clothing requirements for Washington State

The Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) all require that workers who are on foot in a work zone and may be exposed to vehicles or equipment wear high-visibility apparel.
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National Work Zone Awareness Week - April 11-15, 2022

National Work Zone Awareness Week takes place each year during the beginning of “construction season” to remind road users to be mindful and use their best judgment when encountering work zones. The theme for this year’s event, hosted by the Michigan Department of Transportation, is “Drive Safe. Work Safe. Save Lives.”
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Flagger Apparel Reference Guide

What you wear as a flagger is just as important as the role you perform. Get the correct high visibility safety apparel for flagging & becoming job-ready.
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Glow On: High-Visibility Work Zone Safety Apparel

You may have seen road and construction workers dressed in fluorescent (often referred to as “high-visibility” or “hi-vis”) safety gear such as hard hats and vests. You probably know that these bright colors help flaggers and other road workers stand out in situations where their safety is at risk. But do you know why hi-vis colors seem to glow the way they do?

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