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Course Overview

The Massachusetts State Flagger Certification course offered by United Safety Professionals is designed to prepare individuals to safely and effectively perform flagging operations on roadways and construction sites throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This program meets MassDOT and Massachusetts State Police–recognized flagger training requirements and emphasizes safe traffic control practices in accordance with the Massachusetts Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MA MUTCD).

This comprehensive course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to protect workers, motorists, pedestrians, and emergency responders while maintaining safe traffic flow in work zones. Successful completion qualifies participants to serve as certified flaggers on public and private projects requiring MA State Flagger credentials.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

• Construction and Utility Workers

• Roadway and Infrastructure Contractors

• Municipal and Public Works Employees

• Traffic Control Personnel and Flaggers

• Supervisors overseeing temporary traffic control operations

• Individuals seeking MA State Flagger Certification for employment eligibility

Course Topics

Participants will engage in interactive instruction and practical exercises covering:

• Massachusetts State Flagger Certification requirements

• Roles, responsibilities, and authority of the certified flagger

• MA MUTCD standards for temporary traffic control

• Work zone safety principles and hazard recognition

• Proper positioning and visibility of flaggers

• Use of standard flagger signaling devices and hand signals

• Communication techniques with motorists, pedestrians, and coworkers

• Coordination with law enforcement and emergency responders

• Night work, low-visibility, and adverse weather considerations

• Managing traffic around construction, utility, and emergency operations

• Incident response and emergency procedures within work zones