TS-10 Traffic Control for Safe Work Zones: Flagger Training

Workshop | January 23 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | National University, Bakersfield, Suite 300, 3rd floor

Location: 4560 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309-1150

Speaker/Performer: Dennie Cote;, Institute of Transportation Studies, Technology Transfer Program

Sponsor: Institute of Transportation Studies

Description
Tech Transfer provides Cal-OSHA-compliant work zone safety training for work zone crews. This course on Traffic Control for Safe Work Zones is designed to meet the dynamic needs of those constructing and maintaining roads in California. The course incorporates the latest State and Federal guidelines relevant to roadway construction and maintenance work done by cities, counties, state and federal agencies, utility companies and private contractors. The course covers the basics of work zone traffic control and some flagger training. The sections on setting up traffic control plans and flagger training may be modified to suit the needs of the trainees in a particular location.

Topics Include
Traffic control plans for various types of roadway situations encountered in cities and counties in California
Instruction on proper flagging procedures
Legal section on work zone tort liability

What You Will Learn
By the end of the training, the student will:

Understand the requirements to protect the driving public and work zone crew at and around construction and maintenance areas (or work zones)
Understand the requirements to protect the driving public and work zone crew at and around construction and maintenance areas (or work zones)
Be able to develop traffic control plans for work zones in accordance with state and national guidelines
Understand safety equipment and markings and their uses/limitations under various conditions
Be able to install traffic control devices for work zones to assure safety of the driving public and the work zone crew
Be able to safely install and remove a variety of safety equipment and markings used to control/guide traffic safely through work zones
Gain knowledge concerning actions to reduce risk of personal and agency liability arising from negligence in the work zone design and operation
Be able to use techniques, devices and equipment to safely direct vehicle movements around work zones in accordance with state and national guidelines
(Optional) Be able to use flags and paddles to safely control vehicle movements around work zones in accordance with state and national guidelines

Who Should Attend
This training is designed for road construction and maintenance crews and their supervisors who are expected to work in and around the public street right-of-way and are responsible for the implementation of traffic safety control plans in the field.

Registration required: $195.00

Registration info: Register by January 22 online, or by calling 510-643-4393, or by emailing registrar@techtransfer.berkeley.edu.

Event Contact: courses@techtransfer.berkeley.edu, 510-643-4393