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Flagger training and certification requirements

From Missouri Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway Construction:
“616.4.3 Each flagger, automated flagger assistance devices (AFAD) operator, portable signal flagging device (PSFD) operator and pilot vehicle operator shall maintain a valid flagger certification card that certifies the individual has been trained by a qualified person as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, in the principles and procedures of flagging in accordance with Chapter 6 of the MUTCD. Flagger certification cards shall include the flagger’s name, instructor’s name and title, training entity/agency, date, and signature of the instructor. Flagger certifications shall be provided to the engineer prior to flagging operations. Flagger re-certification shall be required a minimum of every four years. Certifications will not be required in emergency situations that arise due to actions beyond the contractor’s control when flagging is necessary to maintain safe traffic control on a temporary basis”

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

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