On a clear, cold, Monday, January 20, 2014, a 36-year-old married flagger entered a two-lane highway with his back toward oncoming traffic and was struck by a 2010 red Toyota Corolla, driven by a 53 … [Read more...] about Construction Flagger Struck and Killed in Two-Lane Highway Work Zone
Flaggers
Implementation of Automatic Flagger Assistance Devices (AFADs) for Minnesota Department of Transportation Flagger Operations
Flagging operations are a critical part of construction and maintenance activities on our highways. Flagging personnel are trained to effectively and safely communicate the location of construction or … [Read more...] about Implementation of Automatic Flagger Assistance Devices (AFADs) for Minnesota Department of Transportation Flagger Operations
Flagger training and certification requirements
From Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction: "Flaggers shall have completed an approved instructional course in flagger procedures. … [Read more...] about Flagger training and certification requirements
Flagger Struck by Motorist and Killed
On December 12, 2013 at 7:32 pm, a 59-year-old derrick operator was directing traffic to stop on a major 5 lane north-south highway, to allow a 40-ton truck and a large front loader to cross the unlit … [Read more...] about Flagger Struck by Motorist and Killed
Flaggers Trained for Life in the Slow Lane
Flagging is one of the dangerous jobs. In this article, Richard Wobby, who is in charge of safety and education at Associated General Contractors of Vermont, explains why there is training and … [Read more...] about Flaggers Trained for Life in the Slow Lane
Effect of Flaggers and Spotters in Directing Work Zone Traffic for Illinois Expressways and Freeways
This research project focused on assessing the effectiveness and essential role of flaggers and spotters in directing traffic for expressway and freeway work zones in Illinois with a posted speed … [Read more...] about Effect of Flaggers and Spotters in Directing Work Zone Traffic for Illinois Expressways and Freeways