Flagger Duties

Purpose

A sufficient number of competent, certified, courteous, neat, and fully dressed flaggers shall be provided and available at all times, when required. Flaggers shall be available to stop traffic, advise the motorist of any delay, and to keep vehicles in the proper lanes along the work area.

The flagger is responsible for safeguarding his fellow workers on the job, warning motorists of dangers ahead, and guiding them safely through the work area.

Flaggers must be at least 18 years old.

Duties

Flaggers shall perform their duties in the follow manner:

• Be alert at all times.
• Do not stand with a group where you cannot be easily seen by approaching motorists.
• Always stand while waiting for traffic.
• Use proper hand signals with the STOP/SLOW paddle.
• Do not leave your post until your are properly relieved.
• Have an avenue of escape if approached by an errant vehicle.
• Have your certification card in your possession while performing flagging duties.

Proper Dress

Flaggers must be dressed in the following manner:

• Hard hat,
• Approved high-visibility apparel, such as a retroreflective vest, shirt, or jacket (in orange, yellow, strong yellow green, or fluorescent versions of each),
  • Class 2 (torso) vests/shirts/jackets are required for daytime exposure only.
  • Class 3 (full body) vests/shirts/jackets and trousers are required for night-time exposures to traffic.
• Fully clothed - removal of shirts is prohibited,
• Sign paddle with a 5-foot minimum staff length, and
• Steel-toed safety shoes.