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Flagger Control Module 6 This training is provided under Susan B. Harwood No. SH-21004-10-60-F-8. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Flagger Qualifications • Abilities • Communicate • Move and maneuver • Control signaling devices • Understand TTC practices • Recognize dangerous situations, warn workers
High-visibility safety apparel Hard hat Safety eyewear Safety footwear Additional flagger equipment Flagger Personal Protective Equipment
Hand Signaling Devices Stop/Slow Paddle standards
Flagging Procedures • Stop/Slow Paddle • Stop command • Proceed command • Alert / Slow command
Flagging Procedures Animation – LetTrafficProceedwSignanimation.gif • Stop/Slow Paddle • Stop command • Proceed command • Alert / Slow command
Flagging Procedures Animation – AlertandSlowTrafficwSignanimation.gif • Stop/Slow Paddle • Stop command • Proceed command • Alert / Slow command
Hand Signaling Devices • Flag standards
Flagging Procedures • Flag • Stop command • Proceed command • Alert / Slow command
Flagging Procedures Animation – LetTrafficProceedwFlaganimation.gif • Flag • Stop command • Proceed command • Alert / Slow command
Flagging Procedures Animation – alertandslowtrafficwFlaganimation.gif • Flag • Stop command • Proceed command • Alert / Slow command
Activity 6.1: Flagging Procedures Participant demonstration
Work Zone Components for Flagging Operations Buffer Space Tapers Advance Warning
Buffer Space Table 6C-2 may be used as a guide to determine longitudinal buffer space.
Buffer Space Buffer Space
Short Taper 50’ to 100’
Buffer Space & Short Taper Buffer Space 50 to 100 ft taper
Driver visibility and stopping sight distance Flagger position Adequate distance needed to stop at flagger station See Table 6E-1
Work Zone Components for Flagging Operations Buffer Space Tapers Advance Warning
One-Lane, Two-Way Traffic Control Two flaggers One flagger Pilot car AFADs
One-Lane, Two-Way Traffic Control Two flaggers One flagger Pilot car AFADs
One-Lane, Two-Way Traffic Control Two flaggers One flagger Pilot car AFADs
One-Lane, Two-Way Traffic Control Two flaggers One flagger Pilot car AFADs
Participant Activity: Roadway Diagram Create a TCP for the scenario provided