Traffic Control Flagger tips & tricks PG&E
What signs do you use for a flagger set up? - ANS-Road work ahead, one lane road ahead, flagger symbol, be prepared to stop
What signs do you use for lane closure? - ANS-Road work ahead, left/right lane closed ahead, left/right lane closed symbol, share the road, arrow board, lane closed.
What signs do you use for a road closure? - ANS-Road work ahead, road closed ahead, detour, road closed
What signs do you use for a shoulder set up? - ANS-Road work ahead, shoulder work ahead, shoulder closed
What signs do you use for a lane shift? - ANS-Road work ahead, lane shift symbol
What is the rule with an open bell hole? - ANS-Someone always needs to be stationed on watch just in case pedestrians fall in.
If there is work being performed on or near the sidewalk... - ANS-We need to close the sidewalk down with cones, cone toppers, or a traffic cone bar.
What is the general rule for advanced warning sign spacing? - ANS-Add a zero to the end of
the mph (ie:25mph -> 250ft)
The Stopping Sight Distance should enable Road users to.... - ANS-See the primary flagger station and safely stop. (stay visible & extend your spacing around bends/hills)
What is the minimum amount of signs someone must see before arriving at the work zone? - ANS-2 signs
What is the minimum amount of feet you need for a lane? - ANS-10 feet (12ft for buses & trucks)
Minimum amount of advanced warning signs for a lane closure below 40mph? Above 40mph? - ANS-Below 40mph = 2 signs Above 40mph= 3 signs
Minimum distance of traffic control lanes from open excavations? - ANS-5 foot clearance from an open excavation (same distance as spoils)
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