Flagging and Work Zone Safety

This class is a must for any company or municipality whose operations affect the motoring public. It will cover the latest Minnesota Department of Transportation’s approved flagging techniques and procedures designed to protect work areas where flagging traffic is mandatory. It will include flagging traffic control layouts, proper hand signals, flagger obligations, and helpful flagging technique tips. The basics of traffic control for work zones will be covered. Traffic control layouts, guidelines and legalities based on the MnDOT field manual for traffic control will be presented and discussed.

Length: 2 Hours

Location: This course will be held at the Minnesota Safety Council Resource Center located at 474 Concordia Avenue in St. Paul. Take the Dale Street exit from I-94. Proceed east on south frontage road (Concordia Avenue) past the American Lung Association. Turn right into our lower level parking lot.

Lodging: Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown, 175 West 7th Street in St. Paul. Reservations can be made directly by calling 651.225.1515 or booking online, single or double occupancy. Please make reservations directly with the hotel and be sure to identify yourself as a participant in a Minnesota Safety Council training course to receive the preferred rate.

Cancellation Policy: Pre-registration and payment are required. Hopefully you won't need to cancel, but if you do, please do so at least three business days prior to the course for a full refund. No refunds will be made after three business days prior to the course. This policy will be enforced, so please plan ahead if you need to cancel your attendance.

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