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Fatality Investigation Report: Flagger Killed When Struck by Dump Truck, During Road Construction in Washington State
On October 18, 1999, a 45-year-old female "flagger" died after being struck by a dump truck as it was backing up in a residential road construction site. The flagger (victim) was working with a … [Read more...] about Fatality Investigation Report: Flagger Killed When Struck by Dump Truck, During Road Construction in Washington State
Road Worker Struck, Killed: Charges Pending in Navasota Man’s Death, Authourities Say
A construction worker was hit and killed by a pickup after the vehicle's 70-year-old driver disregarding a flagger's signal to stop for a crew working on the road. Charges against the driver, Arch … [Read more...] about Road Worker Struck, Killed: Charges Pending in Navasota Man’s Death, Authourities Say
Halogen Stop/Slow Paddles
In theory, flashing lights on the Stop/Slow paddle should make work zones safer for flaggers and crews. The extra safety also costs more: $175-325 compared to $70 for a passive paddle. When compared … [Read more...] about Halogen Stop/Slow Paddles
Remember Your Flagger
As the summer season moves into its hottest month, remember your projects' flaggers and take care to guard their health as well as their safety. They are very important and their job is dangerous. … [Read more...] about Remember Your Flagger
Roboflagger Takes a Stand for Work Zone Safety on US 2
A new kind of worker joins the ranks of WSDOT construction crews: the roboflagger. The roboflagger is WSDOT's latest tool to make work zones safer for both driver and crews. Remotely controlled by a … [Read more...] about Roboflagger Takes a Stand for Work Zone Safety on US 2