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Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) 16E. Hand -Signaling Control I Occupational Safet.., Page 2 of 3 The following methods of signaling with a flag should be used: may be sufficient. • To Stop Traffic -The flagger shall face traffic and extend the flag staff horizontally across the traffic lane in a stationary position, so that the full area of the flag is visible hanging below the staff. The free arm should be raised with the palm toward approaching traffic. • To Direct Stopped Traffic to Proceed. The Bagger shall face traffic with the flag and arm lowered from view of the driver. With the free hand, the flagger should motion traffic to proceed. Flags shall not be used to signal traffic to proceed. • To Alert or Slow Traffic, The Bagger shall face traffic and slowly wave the flag in a sweeping motion of the extended arm from shoulder level to straight down, without raising the arm above a horizontal position. 6E-6. FLAGGER STATIONS Flagger stations shall be located far enough ahead of the work space so that approaching traffic has sufficient distance to stop before entering the work space. Table VI -1, Guidelines forlength of longitudinal buffersoace, may be used for locating nagger stations in advance of the work space. This distance is related to approach speeds, friction factors, and pavement and tire conditions. These distances may be increased for downgrades.2 The nagger should stand either on the shoulder adjacent to the traffc being controlled or in the barricaded lane. At a "spot" obstruction, a position may have to be taken on the shoulder opposite the barricaded section to operate effectively. A flagger should stand only in the lane being used by moving traffic after traffic has stopped, and the flagger needs to be visible to other traffic or to communicate with drivers. Because of the various roadway geometries, flaggers should be clearly visible to approaching traffic at all times. For this reason the flagger should stand alone. Other workers should not be permitted to congregate around the Flogger station. The Flogger should be stationed far enough ahead of the work force to warn them (for example with horns, whistles etc.) of approaching danger, such as vehicles out of control. Flagger stations should be visible far enough ahead to permit all vehicles to stop. Table VI -1, Guidelines far length oflongitud/nalbufferseace, may be used in selecting the location of flaggers. This distance is related to approach speeds, friction factors, and pavement and tire conditions, These distances may be Increased for downgrades.' These distances are calculated in a manner similar to those calculated in the first paragraph of 6E-6. Flagger stations should be preceded by proper advance warning signs. Under certain geometric and traffic situations, more than one flagger station may be required for each direction of traffic. At night, Bagger stations should be illuminated. At two-way, unusually low-volume and/or unusually low- speed short ' Table 111-2. A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, AASHTO, 1990, p. 125. 3 Table III -2. A Policy on Geometri c Design of Highways and Streets, AASHTO, 1990, p. 125. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20210 % 800-321-6742 (OSHA) TTy www.OSHA.gov FEDERAL GOVERNMENT White House Affordable Care Act Disaster Recovery Assistance USA.gov Disability.gov Plain Writing Act Recovery Act No Fear Act U.S. Office of Special Counsel OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH Frequently Asked Questions A - Z Index Freedom of Information Act Read the OSHA Newsletter Subscribe to the OSHA Newsletter OSHA Publications Office of Inspector General PIIEf FHf1E0 METH00 [Mf aOfNOV US[ ONLY V7 TOM"" V Sow Talk Figure VI4, Use of hand signaling devices by flagger, ABOUT THE SITE Freedom of Information Act Privacy &Security Statement Disclaimers Important Web Site Notices Plug -ins Used by DOL RSS Feeds from DOL Accessibility Statement https://www.osha.gov/doe/highway_worlczones/muted/6e_handsignaling.html 10/30/2017 lane closings where adequate sight distance Is available for the safe handling of traffic, the use of one flogger may be sufficient. ' Table 111-2. A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, AASHTO, 1990, p. 125. 3 Table III -2. A Policy on Geometri c Design of Highways and Streets, AASHTO, 1990, p. 125. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20210 % 800-321-6742 (OSHA) TTy www.OSHA.gov FEDERAL GOVERNMENT White House Affordable Care Act Disaster Recovery Assistance USA.gov Disability.gov Plain Writing Act Recovery Act No Fear Act U.S. Office of Special Counsel OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH Frequently Asked Questions A - Z Index Freedom of Information Act Read the OSHA Newsletter Subscribe to the OSHA Newsletter OSHA Publications Office of Inspector General PIIEf FHf1E0 METH00 [Mf aOfNOV US[ ONLY V7 TOM"" V Sow Talk Figure VI4, Use of hand signaling devices by flagger, ABOUT THE SITE Freedom of Information Act Privacy &Security Statement Disclaimers Important Web Site Notices Plug -ins Used by DOL RSS Feeds from DOL Accessibility Statement https://www.osha.gov/doe/highway_worlczones/muted/6e_handsignaling.html 10/30/2017