Flagger training and certification requirements

From Rhode Island Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction:
“914.02 QUALIFICATIONS. Flagpersons must be trained in safe traffic control practices and public
contact techniques, be thoroughly familiar with the most recent publication of the ‘Flagging
Handbook,’ published by the Federal Highway Administration and must possess a certificate of
satisfactory completion from a training course approved by the Department.”

The Department has accepted certifications from the following organizations:
– National Safety Council
– ATSSA
– N.E. Laborers Union Training Academy