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Flagger training and certification requirements

From Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction:
“703.4.6 Flagging
Use flaggers that have completed and passed a flagger training program approved by the State Construction Office before flagging. A three-day grace period will be allowed to meet this requirement in an unplanned emergency situation. Ensure that flaggers are tested every three years. Ensure flaggers have a current certification card in their possession when they are on the project or the supervisor has a list on hand of all certified flaggers.”

From WYDOT Traffic Control Flagger Certification Approved Programs:
“WYDOT standard specifications require flaggers to have completed and passed a flagger training program approved by the State Construction Office. Below is a list of approved Flagger Certification Programs for use on WYDOT projects:

  1. Wyoming Flaggers Traffic Control Certification
    1. Produced by the AGC of Wyoming and WYDOT and designed and administered through the WYT2 Center.
    2. Information on the course, directions for registration, and the list of certified flaggers which is updated weekly can be found here: WYT2 Flagger Course
    3. Please contact the WYT2 Staff with website issues or questions at: [email protected] or call 307-766-6743.
  2. American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA)
    1. Offers classes in-person or online.
    2. Information can be found on the ATSSA website: ATSSA Flagger Training“

State/Agency: Wyoming
Topics: Certification; Flaggers; Flagging; Training

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