At temporary work zones on roads in New Mexico, flaggers are the front line of defense, helping to protect the safety of maintenance workers and travelers by alerting motorists of the need to stop or … [Read more...] about Lighted Paddle Increases Flagger Safety
Stop/Slow Paddles
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
Evaluation of the Paddle Pal, a Device for Increasing the Visibility of Flagger Paddles
The Paddle Pal is a product of Safe-T-Proof. The product consists of a black plastic case and four arrays of three flashing LED's, two red arrays on one side and two amber arrays on the other side. … [Read more...] about Evaluation of the Paddle Pal, a Device for Increasing the Visibility of Flagger Paddles
Use of orange fluorescent sheeting on STOP/SLOW paddles
In Illinois, the use of fluorescsent orange slow side on the stop/slow paddle is required when the advance signing is fluorescent orange. Illinois specifications require this on all construction jobs … [Read more...] about Use of orange fluorescent sheeting on STOP/SLOW paddles
Use of orange fluorescent sheeting on STOP/SLOW paddles
Virginia DOT has required the use of fluorescent orange prismatic lens sheeting for the SLOW side of the paddle, and high-intensity (encapsulated lens) sheeting for the STOP side of the paddle, since … [Read more...] about Use of orange fluorescent sheeting on STOP/SLOW paddles
Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
North Dakota DOT gave flashing stop/slow paddles to flaggers at three maintenance projects in the state. At one of the projects, the pavement had sunk, creating a dangerous situation for motorists who … [Read more...] about Use of flashing stop/slow paddle