Flagger training and certification requirements

From Nebraska Department of Roads Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, Section 422 – Temporary Traffic Control Signs and Devices:
“12. Flagging:
a. The Contractor shall furnish flaggers to direct traffic when construction activity occurs on or adjacent to a surface being used by the traveling public.
b. Flagging shall only be performed by certified flaggers. When necessitated by an emergency situation or for situations not reasonably expected to last for more than 15 minutes, flagging may be performed by other than certified flaggers. Flaggers must always carry a valid Flagger Certification Card.
c. The flaggers shall be properly attired with vest and head gear. They shall be provided properly installed advance warning signs, and they shall be otherwise equipped in accordance with the requirements of the contract.
d. Flaggers shall position themselves appropriately and according to accepted flagging procedures.
e. The Contractor shall be responsible for the training and certification of the flaggers employed on the project. Certification shall be according to the standards established herein and the ‘Guidelines for Flagger Training and Certification of Flaggers’ available from the Department. Certification cards issued according to these rules by other Contractors, provided they have not expired, shall be considered valid.
f. Flaggers shall be familiar with the contents of the Department’s ‘Flagger’s Handbook’ and shall carry a copy of such publication on their person while performing the flagger duties. This publication is available from the Engineer and considered part of the contract.
g. In order to be certified, the prospective flagger must:
(1) Be in good health with normal abilities of hearing and sight.
(2) Be able to read and speak English.
(3) View the 45 minute video ‘The Flagger.’
(4) Correctly answer 80% of the questions on an examination that accompanies the video.
h. Upon satisfactory completion of the training and examination procedure, the prospective flagger shall be issued a Flagger Certification Card by the examining Contractor.
i. The video, examination forms, Flagger Certification Cards, Flagger Certification Reports, and ‘Guidelines for Flagger Training and Certification of Flaggers’ shall be furnished by the Department.”

See State of Nebraska Approved Flagger Training