1. Flagging
This presentation was prepared by Rich Lobdell for High Plains Power. The information herein is not intended to be complete in all aspects. HPP furnishes this material solely for use as one resource among many to be chosen when training individuals or employees.
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2. Introduction We will discuss:
Flagging in Wyoming
WYDOT requirements
Flagging relevant to High Plains Power employees
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3. Agenda Attributes of a flagger Flagger PPE Flagger Equipment
Traffic Control Devices
Traffic Control
Channeling
Flagger Station
Flagging Procedures
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4. Overview Important job Big responsibility knowledge vision weather
traffic
knowledge
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5. Attributes Patient Alert Respectful Firm Good Communicator
Good physical condition
Good physical appearance
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6. Flagger PPE Hard hat (chartreuse) Reflectorized vest (chartreuse)
Proper shoes
Proper clothing
Suitable to the season
Suitable to weather conditions
Eye protection
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7. Flagger Equipment Stop/Slow paddle Flag Octagonal
18 inches in dimension
STOP-red background with white letters
SLOW-orange background with black letters
Flag
Orange or flourescent orange
18 inches square
Solid material
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8. Traffic Control Devices
Advance Warning Signs
Minimum of 2
FLAGGER sign
36 by 36: 48 by 48 on Interstates
Equipped with flags
Orange or fluorescent orange
18 inches square
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9. Traffic Control Devices …..
BE PREPARED TO STOP sign
36 by 36: 48 by 48 on Interstates
Equipped with flags
Minimum of 2
Orange or fluorescent orange
18 inches square
Informational signs
Utility Work Ahead
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10. Traffic Control Devices …..
Channelizing devices
Barricades
Drums
Cones
Orange or fluorescent orange
Retroreflectorized
Minimum of 28” in height
3” from top – 6” Rr band – 2” – 4” Rr band
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11. Traffic Control Devices …..
Warning Lights
Parking lights on pickups, diggers, bucket trucks, backhoes etc.
Strobe lights
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12. Traffic Control Spacing Majority of HPP traffic control spacing
Varies with type of roadway
Urban
Urban high speed
Rural
Interstate/Freeway/Expressway
Majority of HPP traffic control spacing
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14. Channeling Channelizing devices Most common channelizing device
Warn and alert drivers
Guide and direct drivers
Delineate work areas
Most common channelizing device
Traffic cone
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15. Transition Area Work Area Activity Area Buffer Area Transition Area
Downstream Taper
Lets traffic resume normal driving pattern
Buffer Space
Work Area
Activity Area
Buffer Area
Transition Area
Moves traffic out of its normal driving pattern
Advance Warning Area
Tells traffic what to expect ahead
Shoulder Taper
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16. Channeling ….. Two lane, one way traffic
Specific taper length requirements
Width of offset
Posted speed limit
One lane, two way traffic taper
100 feet maximum taper length
Use retroreflectorized cones for the shifting taper
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17. Flagging Station Location, location, location
You must be visible, line of sight
Hills
Curves
Vegetation
Background
Night time operations must be illuminated
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18. Flagging Station ….. Low speed urban areas Rural two lane roads
100 feet from work zone
Rural two lane roads
500 feet from work zone
Interstate highways
1000 feet from work zone
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19. Flagging Station ….. Stay out of moving traffic lane
Stay away from workers and equipment
Maintain separation from parked vehicles
Use hand held radios if necessary
Never leave your station until properly relieved
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20. Flagging Procedures Stopping Traffic
Begin on shoulder of road
STOP facing traffic
Flag in left hand, not over the sign
Make eye contact
Move to near centerline when vehicle is stopped
Brief explanation, be courteous
Stay alert
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21. Flagging Procedures ….. Releasing Traffic
Move back to shoulder
Maintain eye contact
Turn STOP sign to SLOW
Signal with left hand
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22. Flagging Procedures ….. Hand Signals
Stop
Arm out, palm out
Slow
Palm down
Move slowly up and down
To move traffic
Point in desired direction of travel
Move slowly back and forth
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23. Flagging Procedures …..
Emergency Situations, STOP/SLOW sign not available
Hand signals and flag may be used
Failure to plan does not constitute an emergency
WYDOT needs to be informed
When working in the ROW
When crossing State highway
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24. Flagging Procedures ….. Emergency vehicles
Required to stop
You must make accommodations
Give information
Special instructions
Do whatever is possible to get them safely and quickly through the work zone
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25. Flagging Procedures ….. Drivers who refuse to follow directions
Inform the driver they are violating the law
Don’t argue
Report license number and description of vehicle and circumstances to supervisor
Protect yourself!
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26. Summary We’ve covered the basics of flagging Important job
More involved traffic control will require more involved pre-job planning
Important job
Big responsibility
To protect:
Work zone workers
Motoring public
Yourself!
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27. Where to Get More Information
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
American Traffic Safety Services Association
Wyoming Contractors Association
Wyoming Department of Transportation
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