Flagger Control

Module 6

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Flagger Qualifications

• Abilities– Communicate– Move and maneuver– Control signaling devices– Understand TTC practices– Recognize dangerous situations, warn workers

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Flagger Personal Protective Equipment

• High-visibility safety apparel• Hard hat• Safety eyewear• Safety footwear• Additional flagger

equipment

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Hand Signaling Devices

• Stop/Slow Paddle standards

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Flagging Procedures

• Stop/Slow Paddle– Stop command– Proceed command– Alert / Slow

command

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Flagging Procedures

• Stop/Slow Paddle– Stop command– Proceed command– Alert / Slow

command

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Flagging Procedures

• Stop/Slow Paddle– Stop command– Proceed command– Alert / Slow

command

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Hand Signaling Devices

• Flag standards

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Flagging Procedures

• Flag– Stop command– Proceed command– Alert / Slow

command

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Flagging Procedures

• Flag– Stop command– Proceed command– Alert / Slow

command

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Flagging Procedures

• Flag– Stop command– Proceed command– Alert / Slow

command

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Activity 6.1: Flagging Procedures

• Participant demonstration

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Activity 6.2: Flagger Video

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Work Zone Components for

Flagging Operations

• Buffer Space• Tapers• Advance Warning

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Buffer SpaceTable 6C-2 may be used asa guide to determine longitudinalbuffer space.

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Buffer Space

Buffer Space

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50’ to 100’

Short Taper

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Buffer Space & Short Taper

Buffer Space

50 to 100 fttaper

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Driver visibility and stopping sight distance

• Adequate distance needed to stop at flagger station

• See Table 6E-1

Flagger position

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Stopping Sight Distance

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Work Zone Components for Flagging Operations

• Buffer Space• Tapers• Advance Warning

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One-Lane, Two-Way Traffic Control

• Two flaggers• One flagger• Pilot car• AFADs

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One-Lane, Two-Way Traffic Control

• Two flaggers• One flagger• Pilot car• AFADs

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One-Lane, Two-Way Traffic Control

• Two flaggers• One flagger• Pilot car• AFADs

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One-Lane, Two-Way Traffic Control

• Two flaggers• One flagger• Pilot car• AFADs

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Participant Activity: Roadway Diagram

• Create a TCP for the scenario provided

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