The Flag person course is designed by The Alberta Construction Safety Association and studies the following areas
- Train workers who have no prior knowledge or experience in flagging
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Teach the flag persons responsibilities for the protection of co-workers and the general public
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Identifying the correct flagging practices and procedures, equipment and clothing
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How to communicate with co-workers and the general public
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The importance of the flag station and the flag person’s location
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How to deal with emergency vehiclesParticipants who successfully meet the course requirements will be issued a Flag person certificate. This course has no expiryNote: Workers will receive wallet-sized cards from the ACSA proving Flag person certification after successfully completing the in-house training.