Safety Bulletin #4-07

Suggested Routing :                                                                     January 5, 2007 X Company Management X Safety Director/Coordinator TO:                 CAWP/H2AP Members FROM:             Jason M. Koss, CSP - Director of Industry Relations SUBJECT:         Flagger Train-The-Trainer Course            IF YOUR PERSONNEL ATTENDED FLAGGER TRAINING IN 2004…NOW IS THE TIME FOR RE-TRAINING CAWP is offering training to assist contractors in complying with PennDOT’s mandatory Flagger Training specifications which says flaggers and flagger trainers must be re-trained every three years to comply with PENNDOT guidelines. WHO MUST BE TRAINED PennDOT specifications require that all flaggers or any other contractor personnel who will be performing flagging duties to successfully complete a flagger training course. WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT The APC/PennDOT Flagger Train-the-Trainer course will cover fundamental principles of work zone traffic control, buffer space, visibility to approaching drivers, nighttime flagging, in addition to teaching skills and adult learning. Students must also pass a written test. WHAT IS INCLUDED Wallet-sized cards verifying course completion; CD containing the Presentation used to teach flagging procedures to employees; and Donuts/coffee and lunch. This Safety Bulletin may be downloaded at www.cawp.org under SAFETY. If you have any questions, please call the Association office at (412) 343-8000. Click here for more information and to register.