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Flag Person Traffic Control Training

Who should take this:

Individuals who are exposed to workplace traffic hazards created by vehicles . It is applicable to those working in areas that have heavy machinery operating or in roads and construction zones.

Cost:

$150 plus $7.50 tax per person
Contact Allstar Enviro Safety 403214558 / 4036195205 worksafe454@gmail.com to register www.safetyclasses.ca
Visa, Mastercard or e transfer accepted. (No debit).
Call for schedules and locations as they vary. This class is set up by appointment.

EDUCATION MODE:

Classroom based course. Half day in length. 3 year certification from Allstar Enviro Safety

ACSA based program (Alberta Construction Safety Association) Alberta Transportation oriented course.

Flagger Certificate and Alberta Temporary Traffic Control certificate. Instructor is a Train the Trainer for this program.

OBJECTIVES:

Many work sites in Alberta are seeking trained and certified “Flaggers. These Traffic Control workers learn to” safely control traffic in designated workplaces.

This program in Alberta based and trains to work as a “flagger” in the province of Alberta. Training is delivered in conjunction with the Alberta Construction Safety Association. You will learn safe work practices associated with traffic control, as outlined by Alberta Transportation.

Upon completion of this course, the student will have been provided with information regarding how to safely plan, erect and dismantle temporary traffic control systems in the Alberta road building industry.

Course Topics

Legislated responsibilities of both the employer and the flag person. A flagger’s responsibility to protect themselves, their fellow co-workers, and the public in the zone. Correct flagging practices, procedures, equipment, and personal protective clothing to use. Communicating with co-workers and the public about the construction operation and process. Emergency vehicles and other exceptional situations to manage.

COURSE CONTENTS:

Flagging – Employer and flagger responsibilities.

  • Expectations of the public

Legislation, polices and contracts

  • OHSA Act, Regulation and Code (Alberta Occupational Health and Safety)
  • Alberta Traffic Safety Act
  • Bylaws of the Municipalities
  • National Building Code- Alberta oriented
  • Specifications of Various Contracts
  • Employee policies, standards and rules

Flagger Position in the Work Zone

  • Flagger Station Locations
  • Stopping Distances to calculate
  • Communicating with others – workers and the public
  • Flagger Operation effectiveness of their program

Procedures and Practices

  • Layout of the Flag Station at the worksite
  • Rules of the Flagging operation
  • Flagging Signals, practices and procedures
  • Daily Checklist to use

Communicating with the Public

  • Public explanation of the operation
  • Motorists and communication challenges

Code of Conduct of the Flagger

Standard Traffic Control Signals

Allstar Enviro Safety Registration Policies

AllstarEnviroSafety  greatly values your business. In order to provide consistency  and equality for all our students and clients, exceptions to the following  policies will not be offered.

COVID 19 Policy

Please do not attend the class if you have COVID 19 symptoms. Wearing masks is optional and at your own discretion.

Refund / Transfer and No Show Policies:

To be eligible for a full refund or to transfer to a new course, notification in writing, must be received no less than five (5)business days prior to the start date (excluding the day of the course).

If you are ill, a medical note can be sent for credit or course date transfer, upon our discretion. No shows without 5 days written notice or late arrivals (over 15 minutes) will not be refunded.

On-line Courses - All registrations are final and no Refunds are available.

AllstarEnviro Safety Course Cancellations:

AllstarEnviroSafety  reserves the right to cancel classes. Cancellation notices are via email or phone. In the unlikely event that your training course does not take place after your booking has been confirmed, we will make every effort to reschedule the course and you will be offered an alternative date to take the course issued.

Blended first aid courses can not be refunded. Once the link is sent to a client, we cannot obtain a refund from the First aid institution.

Prerequisite Policy:

A course prerequisite:  any requirement a program identifies as necessary for a student to have successfully completed before taking the course. For example, H2S Alive, Common Safety Orientation  and Ground Disturbance require that you bring government issued picture i.d. to the class.  For recertification of CPR and First Aid, H2S Alive Blended Renewal. It is a requirement to send us the ticket to prove  that the card has not expired yet.

It is the right of AllstarEnviro Safety and/or the instructor to cancel a student's registration in a course if the student has not satisfied the published prerequisites for the course. Failure to provide proof of prerequisites on the day of the training will result in a full forfeit of course fees. Students are ultimately responsible for knowing and adhering to course prerequisites.

Third Party Registrations and Payments (companies, parents, spouses, friend, etc.)

As a third-party registrant, you agree to these policies on behalf of the student. It is the third party’s responsibility to ensure that all communication for the program  is received by the  student. AllstarEnviroSafety  will not release any of the Student’s personal information, to the third party without the Student’s prior written consent including  grades, or copies of tickets.

Inherent Risk

Some risk is inherent in all courses.  Many programs include lifting, hanging from a tripod, putting on breathing apparatus, rescuing and doing compressions repeatedly. By enrolling and  participating in these courses, it is understood that you are aware of this element of risk and accept it as an integral part of the activity. For those of you with any limitations, please identify them at the time of registration so we can do our best to accommodate your needs.

Cell phones, Cameras and Electronic devices

For the protections of our student’s privacy, the use of personal electronic devices for recording, photographing and video purposes is strictly prohibited. Please use electronic devices respectfully in all areas.

Literacy

Our programs require a certain level of literacy and a grasp of the English language to pass. Most programs do not accommodate an oral exam.  In addition, please bring your necessary hearing aids and glasses so that the student can grasp the program being delivered.

Behavior Policy

AllstarEnviroSafety  strives to provide our students with a safe and appropriate environment to facilitate learning. If AllstarEnviro Safety staff determine that a student’s behavior is disruptive or threatening, the staff may take any action he or she deems prudent to protect themselves. This can include discussing the matter with the student, asking the student to leave or calling the police.

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