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Flagman

A flagman directs the operation of cranes, heavy equipment, and long vehicles by signaling with flags and hand gestures. Their main duties are to (1) help vehicles move safely in work areas and avoid hazards, (2) control the movement of excavators, trucks, and other vehicles on site to maintain safe distances, and (3) perform traffic control and flagging activities using signs, barricades, and other warning devices. As another set of eyes, the flagman plays an invaluable role in ensuring work goes on safely and mitigating the risk of contact between moving equipment and vehicles.

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Flagman

A flagman directs the operation of cranes, heavy equipment, and long vehicles by signaling with flags and hand gestures. Their main duties are to (1) help vehicles move safely in work areas and avoid hazards, (2) control the movement of excavators, trucks, and other vehicles on site to maintain safe distances, and (3) perform traffic control and flagging activities using signs, barricades, and other warning devices. As another set of eyes, the flagman plays an invaluable role in ensuring work goes on safely and mitigating the risk of contact between moving equipment and vehicles.

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FLAGMAN SAFETY TRAINING

FLAGMAN SAFETY TRAINING

1. Is the person who directs the


operation of a crane or heavy
equipment.
2. They are also called “signal
persons”. Their job is to direct
cranes and long vehicles, since
these equipment and vehicles
operators view may be limited.
FLAGMAN CONT….

A flagman is someone who signals with a flag.


They make use of flags of different colours; but
mostly two colours are more popular, i.e, Red –
For Stop and Green – For Go.
 They have a wide range of duties,
Duties of a Flagman
 Help vehicles move safely in their work areas.
 help the drivers & operators avoid hazards and
the potential of hitting people and other
equipment.
 They are another set of eyes to ensure that
work goes on safely.
 Controlling the Operation of Vehicles on Site,
and ensure safe parking.
Duties of a Flagman Cont
 Flagman is also required to control the
movement of the following vehicles on site:
• Excavator, Tipper Truck, JCB, Grader,
Bulldozer, Water / Diesel Tanker, Delivery
Trucks, Bobcat
• Safe distance from rotating equipment &
excavation edges, giving Signals.
 Contact with moving equipment being one of the
major cause of fatality on site; it makes more
sense to say that a flagman is invaluable on site,
since they can help mitigate the risk of contact
with moving equipment and vehicles.
Duties of a Flagman Cont
 Performs traffic control and flagging
activities as needed; follows safety rules
and regulations on all work zone and
flagging sites, including placing signs,
barricades, traffic cones and other
warning devices; duties may vary
according to job assignment.
 reports
safety hazards and traffic
problems.
Duties of a Flagman Cont
Warning Traffic
Stand facing traffic looking
directly at the driver - Flag
in left hand - move flag up
and down from side of leg to
shoulder height continuously
- For added effect move
right arm up and down as
well.
Duties of a flagman Cont
To Stop Traffic
Stand facing traffic looking directly at
the driver - flag in left hand - move
flag up and down from side of leg to
shoulder until vehicle is paces away -
Looking at driver directly - hold flag at
shoulder height with outstretched arm
- Raise right hand with palm to face
traffic - This procedure is for short
term use only.
Duties of a flagman Cont
Vehicles To Proceed
Turn right hand side of body
towards oncoming traffic -
lower flag behind left leg and
indicate with horizontal swinging
movement of the right arm that
vehicles may proceed.
Duties of a flagman Cont
To Slow Traffic Down
Stand facing traffic looking directly at
the driver - Keep flag at shoulder height
with outstretched arm and raise right
hand - palm facing traffic - As soon as
traffic has slowed enough turn right
hand side of body to oncoming traffic -
Lower flag behind left leg and indicate
with horizontal swinging movement of
the arm that vehicles may proceed.
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