Flagger/First Aid Training- Virtual Classroom Session 10

Date: 6/2/2021 - 6/4/2021

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Capacity:

14/15



Overview
Course Description?Flagging is a very important and demanding job whether it be in a work zone, during utility installation or repair, or during an emergency road hazard situation. This course will provide first aid training as required by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, as well as Flagger Certification which is valid for 2 years.  Contact the Baystate Roads Program for additional information at: admin@umasstransportationcenter.org. ??Who Should Attend?This course is being offered to municipal workers that need to be certified for Flagging in Massachusetts. The First Aid portion of the course must be attended if an existing First Aid Certification is not currently held.
Course Description?Flagging is a very important and demanding job whether it be in a work zone, during utility installation or repair, or during an emergency road hazard situation. This course will provide first aid training as required by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, as well as Flagger Certification which is valid for 2 years.  Contact the Baystate Roads Program for additional information at: admin@umasstransportationcenter.org. ??Who Should Attend?This course is being offered to municipal workers that need to be certified for Flagging in Massachusetts. The First Aid portion of the course must be attended if an existing First Aid Certification is not currently held.
Course Description?Flagging is a very important and demanding job whether it be in a work zone, during utility installation or repair, or during an emergency road hazard situation. This course will provide first aid training as required by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, as well as Flagger Certification which is valid for 2 years.  Contact the Baystate Roads Program for additional information at: admin@umasstransportationcenter.org. ??Who Should Attend?This course is being offered to municipal workers that need to be certified for Flagging in Massachusetts. The First Aid portion of the course must be attended if an existing First Aid Certification is not currently held.

Course Description

Flagging is a very important and demanding job whether it be in a work zone, during utility installation or repair, or during an emergency road hazard situation. This course will provide first aid training as required by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, as well as Flagger Certification which is valid for 2 years.  Contact the Baystate Roads Program for additional information at: admin@umasstransportationcenter.org

Who Should Attend?This course is being offered to municipal workers that need to be certified for Flagging in Massachusetts. The First Aid portion of the course must be attended if an existing First Aid Certification is not currently held.
Who Should Attend?

This course is being offered to municipal workers that need to be certified for Flagging in Massachusetts.

 
Class size is limited to 15.

Contact Baystate Roads for additional information or technical questions: admin@umasstransportationcenter.org

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Course Outline:

  • Use the link in your confirmation email or in Module 1 to register for your virtual class on June 2, 2021 at 8AM.
  • Attend the live 4-hr virtual class with instructor Tom Lemon.
    • The first segment of the session will cover first aid; a 2-year certification through the American Red Cross.
    • The second portion will cover the MassDOT approved Roadway Flagger Curriculum. Following, there will be discussion and a Q&A. 
  • After the virtual class (on Zoom), you will complete the final exam. This is the same final exam you would take during the in-person course. You have 1 attempt on this exam and must receive an 80% or higher to receive your Flagger/First Aid certification card. If you do not pass the exam, you will need to retake the course. You must complete the exam by June 4, 2021.
  • Once you have passed the final exam, the instructor will mail your certification card. Please make sure that you have an updated address in your profile when you register for the course.

Virtual Class: register in your confirmation email or in Module 1. There are multiple dates listed in the module; please only sign up for the session on June 2, 2021 at 8 AM. The introduction module will open on May 26 to review the directions for the virtual classroom and final exam.

Do not complete the Course Evaluation and Final exam until after the virtual class. You must complete the final exam by June 4, 2021.

**Virtual classroom protocol**

  • If people are in the same room to participate, they must be 6' apart and wearing masks.  We have been told to stop a class if we see that these requirements are not followed.
  • Please confirm any groups sharing a screen for the upcoming class. Inform training team member and the class instructor.
  • For certification training, video must be turned on during the course.
  • There will be a Safety Briefing prior to the training to announce these procedures to do our part in stopping the spread of COVID-19.
Instructor

Tom Lemon is a Highway Work Zone/Roadway Flagger Instructor with Baystate Roads. Mr. Lemon is the Lead Instructor of the MassDOT funded Pre-Apprenticeship and Vocational School Training Program and also a CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor with the American Red Cross. 

Accommodations for Disabilities: UMTC endeavors to provide an inclusive learning environment for all. If you require special services or arrangements to fully participate in this workshop, please contact the UMass Transportation Center at 413-545-2604 or admin@umasstransportationcenter.org as soon as possible to discuss reasonable accommodations for your access needs.

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Heather Town of Belchertown DPW
Mike Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
Melissa Town of Belchertown DPW
Rollin Town of Belchertown DPW
Jonathan Town of Belchertown DPW
Christopher Town of Belchertown DPW
Rob Town of Belchertown DPW
Christopher Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
Eddie City of Fitchburg Water
Jack Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
Scott Town of Eastham DPW
Sean Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
Robert City of Fitchburg Water
Instructors
  • Thomas Lemon
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