WTTAP ATSSA Flagger Certification - Robinson Rancheria

Thank you for your interest in Western TTAP’s ATSSA Flagger Training. Western TTAP's primary service audience consists of federally recognized Tribes and their employees within the western United States. While we welcome participation from all interested individuals and organizations, Tribal governments and Tribal employees receive priority enrollment for all trainings.

Course Overview:

This workshop will cover why proper flagger operations are important, the skillset of a good flagger, standard flagger control references, and best practices for various situations.

This interactive workshop is taught through a combination of lecture, video, and group activities.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe why practicing safe, standards-based flagging operations is important.
• List the component parts and associate elements of standard flagging setups.
• Recognize key elements of proper flagging signals and procedures.
• Recall factors used for determining proper flagger station positioning.
• Describe basic flagging techniques using one or more flaggers under various scenarios.
• List effective flagger communication techniques for use between flaggers, with motorists, and work other workers.
• Describe nighttime considerations, setup and removal, and use of flagging technology.

Audience:

While we welcome participation from all interested individuals and organizations, Tribal governments and Tribal employees receive priority enrollment for all trainings.

This course is intended for anyone interested in becoming a certified road flagger. ATSSA is a recognized flagger certification in the state of Nevada and valid for all NDOT projects.

Participants DO NOT need to employed by a public agency or a unionized company to take this course.

NOTE: ATSSA Certification cards are good for 4-years & participants MUST be 18 years of age to participate. Upon enrollment, a copy of the participant’s valid driver’s license or state ID will be required.

Instructors:

Carrie Brown, MSML has 15 years of experience in public health and human services. She holds a BA in Psychology and Anthropology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a Master of Science in Management and Leadership from Western Governor’s University. Carrie has served communities as a Director of Human Services, Tribal Health and Human Services Director, Safety Circuit Rider, and currently, as the Director of the Nevada LTAP under Applied Pavement Technology. Her expertise is in training delivery with a focus on cultural sensitivity. Her mission is to empower Nevada agencies to support and strengthen their communities through transportation countermeasures and safety initiatives.