The New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Department obtained 12 flashing stop/slow paddles and distributed 2 to each of its 6 districts. … [Read more...] about Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
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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
Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
Alabama DOT decided to try the flashing stop/slow paddle, which was developed under the Strategic Highway Research Program. Work crews in eight of Alabama DOT's nine divisions were provided with … [Read more...] about Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
Iowa has improved highway work zone safety by outfitting its work crews with flashing stop/slow paddles. Iowa DOT purchased 75 flashing stop/slow paddles and distributed them to flaggers throughout … [Read more...] about Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
The Flashing Stop/Slow Paddle- Time for a Second Look
The flashing stop/slow paddle is one of the most widely used work zone safety products developed under the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP). This article introduces the improved flashing … [Read more...] about The Flashing Stop/Slow Paddle- Time for a Second Look
Paving Contractor Makes Device to Save Lives: Horn Warns Workers When Motorists Enter the Work Zone
This article discusses the Flagmaster, a device flaggers can use to audibly alert highway workers of potential danger. It includes a horn that is mounted into the the staff of a Stop/Slow paddle. When … [Read more...] about Paving Contractor Makes Device to Save Lives: Horn Warns Workers When Motorists Enter the Work Zone