Traffic Control

Roadwork BarriersEmployees (on foot) exposed to the hazard of vehicular traffic shall wear warning garments such as vests, jackets, or shirts manufactured in accordance with the requirements of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) 107-2004, High Visibility Safety Apparel and Headwear.

 

During hours of darkness, warning garments shall be retroreflective and shall be manufactured in accordance with the requirements of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) 107-2004, High Visibility Safety Apparel and Headwear. The retroreflective material shall be visible at a minimum of 1,000 feet. White outer garments with retroreflective material that meets the above requirements may be worn during hours of darkness but not during snow or fog conditions, in lieu of colored vests, jackets and/or shirts.

 

Flaggers

A flagger or flaggers shall be utilized at locations on a construction site where barricades and warning signs cannot control the moving traffic. When a flagger or flaggers are required, they shall be placed in relation to the equipment or operation so as to give effective warning. Flagger

Placement of warning signs shall be according to the Manual.

Flaggers shall wear warning garments such as vests, jackets, or shirts manufactured in accordance with the requirements of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) 107-2004, High Visibility Safety Apparel and Headwear.

 

During the hours of darkness, flaggers' stations shall be illuminated such that the flagger will be clearly visible to approaching traffic and flaggers shall be outfitted with reflectorized garments manufactured in accordance with the requirements of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) 107-2004, High Visibility Safety Apparel and Headwear. The retroreflective material shall be visible at a minimum distance of 1,000 feet. White outer garments with retroreflective material that meets the above requirements may be worn during hours of darkness but not during snow or fog conditions, in lieu of colored vests, jackets and/or shirts.

Flagger Training: Flaggers shall be trained by persons with the qualifications and experience necessary to effectively instruct the employee in the proper fundamentals of flagging moving traffic. 
 
Flaggers shall be trained in the proper fundamentals of flagging moving traffic before being assigned as flaggers. Signaling directions used by flaggers shall conform to the Manual. The training and instructions shall be based on the Manual and work site conditions and also include the following:
(1) flagger equipment which must be used
(2) layout of the work zone and flagging station
(3) methods to signal traffic to stop, proceed or slow down
(4) methods of one-way traffic control
(5) trainee demonstration of proper flagging methodology and operations
(6) emergency vehicles traveling through the work zone
(7) handling emergency situations
(8) methods of dealing with hostile drivers
(9) flagging procedures when a single flagger is used (when applicable)

For additional information on County Employee Flagger Training, please contact the County Safety Officer or the Risk Management office. 

 

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