The objective of this class is to help you understand the dangers associated with highway and road construction, and how to protect yourself. Topics include:

• Traffic control standards
• Recognize the importance of people performing the flagging job
• Develop a work zone traffic control plan
• Identify the types of traffic that construction workers must manage
• Describe the five sections that make up a work area
• Identify the factors that may impact the ability to control traffic
• Recognize the safety clothing construction workers must wear
• Describe the types of traffic control devices and when to use them
• Identify how to improve work zone safety in specific environmental conditions
• Explain how and when to inspect work zones