Injury Illness Prevention Plan - Flipbook - Page 210
Health and Safety Program Manual
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Revision Date: 10/16/23
Work Zone Safety
Reference: A-16
Flaggers are in place to protect themselves, the crew, motorists, and pedestrians traveling
through the work zone, and equipment. This is a critical job and one that must be taken seriously.
Flaggers must be mentally alert, in good physical condition, be courteous but authoritative.
All workers who flag must receive adequate training. Each State has different requirements.
Most require some type of training, and many require actual certification. It is the policy that no
matter what the State requirements, all workers will be properly trained before flagging.
Training and instructions will cover at a minimum the following:
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Issue Date: 10/16/23
Flagger equipment that must be used
Layout of the work zone and flagging station
Methods to signal traffic to stop, proceed or slow down
Methods of one-way control
Actual demonstration of proper flagging methodology and operations
Emergency vehicles traveling through the work zone
Handling emergency situations
Methods of dealing with hostile drivers
Flagging procedures when a single flagger is used
Written documentation of flagger training will be maintained with other safety training records.
Flaggers are to be used at locations on a construction site where barricades and warning signs
cannot control the moving traffic.
Flaggers must wear proper orange, strong yellow-green or yellow warning garments, Class 2 for
daytime and Class 3 for nighttime flagging, although the regulations only require Class 2 for
nighttime.
Proper STOP/SLOW paddles will be used following MUTCD requirements, including reflectorized
material when used at night. 18” paddles are the minimum size allowed. 24” paddles should be
used for speeds of 45 mph or greater. A flag may be used in emergencies but must be good grade
red material at least 24” square and secured to a staff approximately 36” long.
Extension staff may be used for paddles for extended periods of flagging. Long staff should be
66” long and accommodate insertion of the 12” staff paddle.
Proper and consistent hand and paddle/flag signals must be used as specified in the MUTCD.
Flaggers will be tested on appropriate signals and foremen will monitor to assure proper signals
are given. Failure to provide proper signals is given. Failure to provide proper signals could
expose additional liability in the event of an accident.
Flagger stations or positions must be located so that approaching road users have sufficient
distance to react and stop at an intended stopping point. Refer to the Stopping Distance Table
in the MUTCD.
Flagger stations must be illuminated if used at night or reduced light conditions.
Advance warning signs, including “flagger” warning signs must be properly positioned for worker
safety.
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