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Manual on <br />Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) <br />GE. Hand -Signaling Control <br />I Occupational Safet... <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />The following <br />methods of signaling with a flag should be used: <br />of traffic, the use of one Flagger <br />may be <br />sufficient. <br />• 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 <br />is visible hanging below the staff. The free arm should be raised with the palm toward approaching traffic. <br />• To Direct Stopped Traffic to Proceed. The flagger shall face traffic with the flag and arm lowered from view of the driver. With the free hand, the flagger <br />should motion traffic to proceed. Flags shall not be used to signal traffic to proceed. <br />• To Alert or Slow Traffic, The flagger shall face traffic and slowly wave the Flag in a sweeping motion of the extended arm from shoulder level to straight down, <br />without raising the arm above a horizontal position. <br />6E-6. FLAGGER STATIONS <br />Flagger stations shall be located far enough ahead of the work space so that approaching traffic has <br />sufficient distance to stop before entering the work space. Table VI -1, Guidelines forlength of longitudinal <br />bufferspace, may be used for locating flagger stations In advance of the work space. This distance is <br />related to approach speeds, friction factors, and pavement and tire conditions. These distances may be <br />increased for downgrades.2 <br />The Flagger should stand either on the shoulder adjacent to the traffc being controlled or in the barricaded <br />lane. At a "spot" obstruction, a position may have to be taken on the shoulder opposite the barricaded <br />section to operate effectively. A flagger should stand only in the lane being used by moving traffic after <br />traffic has stopped, and the nagger needs to be visible to other traffic or to communicate with drivers. <br />Because of the various roadway geometrics, Flaggers should be clearly visible to approaching traffic at all <br />times. For this reason the flagger should stand alone. <br />Other workers should not be permitted to congregate around the Flagger station. The Flagger should be <br />stationed far enough ahead of the work force to warn them (for example with horns, whistles etc,) of <br />approaching danger, such as vehicles out of control. <br />Flagger stations should be visible far enough ahead to permit all vehicles to stop. Table VI -1, Guidelines for <br />length oflongftud/nal bufferspace, may be used in selecting the location of Flaggers. This distance is <br />related to approach speeds, friction factors, and pavement and tire conditions, These distances may be <br />Increased for downgrades.' These distances are calculated In a manner similar to those calculated in the <br />first paragraph of 6E-6. Flagger stations should be preceded by proper advance warning signs. Under <br />certain geometric and traffic situations, more than one flagger station may be required for each direction of <br />traffic. At night, flagger stations should be Illuminated. <br />At two-way, unusually low-volume and/or <br />unusually low- <br />speed short lane <br />closings <br />where adequate <br />sight <br />distance is available for the safe handling <br />of traffic, the use of one Flagger <br />may be <br />sufficient. <br />� Table 111-2. A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, AASHTO, 1990, p. 125. <br />3 Table III -2. A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, AASHTO, 1990, p. 125. <br />UNITED STATES <br />DEPARTMENT OF LABOR <br />Occupational Safety and Health Administration <br />200 Constitution Ave., NW, <br />Washington, DC 20210 <br />t. 800-321-6742 (OSHA) <br />TTY <br />www,OSHA.gov <br />FEDERAL GOVERNMENT <br />White House <br />Affordable Care Act <br />Disaster Recovery Assistance <br />USA.gov <br />Disability.gov <br />Plain Writing Act <br />Recovery Act <br />No Fear Act <br />U.S. Office of Special Counsel <br />OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH <br />Frequently Asked Questions <br />A - Z Index <br />Freedom of Information Act <br />Read the OSHA Newsletter <br />Subscribe to the OSHA Newsletter <br />OSHA Publications <br />Office of Inspector General <br />PIIfFfOOFO MET1100 <br />[IAEIIGLNOY U9L ONLY <br />T9 Alt"" Vi <br />w TeaAk <br />figure VI-4use ofhandsignaling devices by flagger <br />ABOUT THE SITE <br />Freedom of Information Act <br />Privacy &Security Statement <br />Disclaimers <br />Important Web Site Notices <br />Plug -ins Used by DOL <br />RSS Feeds from DOL <br />Accessibility Statement <br />https://www.osha.gov/doc/highway_workzones/mutcd/6e_handsignaling.html 10/30/2017 <br />