Flagger - Washington State - WSDOT - Spokane

Washington State Traffic Control Flagger Certification

This 8-hour class prepares students with the necessary knowledge and skills to enhance the safety of both workers and drivers in a workzone. Students who successfully pass the open-book knowledge exam with a score of 80% or better will receive a Washington certification card that is valid for 3 years and can be used in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.

What you'll learn:

• The requirements for becoming a flagger

• The agencies and regulations that govern flagging

• The clothing and equipment that you’ll need to have on the job

• What goes into setting up a Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) zone, including warning devices, spacing, and where a flagger fits in

• Flagger placement and how to signal using a STOP/SLOW paddle, flashlight, or red flag

• How to keep yourself and others safe in the work zone

• Special situations such as flagging at intersections, roundabouts, and railroad crossing

Class requirements:

• Students must be at least 18 years old

• Students must bring a valid, state-issued driver's license or I.D card for the instructor to verify at the start of class.

• To review a list of physical requirements/demands a flagger may need, please visit our website.

• To receive a certification card, students must pass the knowledge exam with a score of 80% or better

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