List items for Flagger's Position
In rural areas, flagger stations should generally be located:
- A minimum of 350 feet (105 m) in advance of the work area
- Where the flagger is visible to approaching traffic for at least 500 feet (150 m) away
Factors such as visibility, traffic speeds and volume, road conditions, and the work being done should be considered in determining your proper location.
Positioning yourself carefully, according to the following suggestions, will help keep you safe during flagging and will assist you in skillfully controlling traffic through the work area.
- Always stand and face oncoming traffic.
- Do not stand in the path of an approaching vehicle.
- Stand where you will be highly visible at all times.
- Do not stand in shadows.
- Do not stand near parked vehicles or equipment that might hide you from approaching drivers.
- Always have an escape route in mind.