Rear-end collisions are among the most dominant crash types in work zones. This study explores the effectiveness of flaggers in reducing the frequency of very short headways and the likelihood of … [Read more...] about Flagger Effects in Reducing Likelihood of Rear-End Collisions in Work Zones
Flaggers
Work Zone Death Reports: Flagger Fatally Injured When Struck by a Car at a Highway Work Zone / Reporte de Muertes en las Zonas de Trabajo: Banderero muere al ser atropellado por vehículo en obra de construcción de autopistas
This brochure provides a case report on a flagger who was working with a state maintenance team to install a new roadside information sign, and was struck by a motorist travelling at a speed of 50-60 … [Read more...] about Work Zone Death Reports: Flagger Fatally Injured When Struck by a Car at a Highway Work Zone / Reporte de Muertes en las Zonas de Trabajo: Banderero muere al ser atropellado por vehículo en obra de construcción de autopistas
IMLRMA Today: Protecting Employees in Work Zones
Municipal public works employees are often exposed while performing daily job duties, especially when working on streets and highways. In order to protect these employees it is essential to close the … [Read more...] about IMLRMA Today: Protecting Employees in Work Zones
Police Lament State’s Traffic-Control Measures
There are some issues going on between Rindge Police Department and New Hampshire Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding who should handle traffic control in construction zones. The DOT has been … [Read more...] about Police Lament State’s Traffic-Control Measures
Flagger training and certification requirements
From State of Hawaii Department of Transportation Highways Division Addendum No. 1 - For Furnishing of Highway Traffic Control at Various Locations Island of Hawaii: "The Contractor, including its … [Read more...] about Flagger training and certification requirements
British Columbia Construction-Zone Flaggers Form Association
Traffic control workers in British Columbia recently formed the British Columbia Flagging Association for traffic control in an effort to increase construction zone safety. Multiple fatalities and … [Read more...] about British Columbia Construction-Zone Flaggers Form Association