CA Flagger Safety and Risk Management 2

Question 1

A driver ignores your stop paddle and accelerates toward the work zone. What is your FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Move quickly out of the driver's path and notify your supervisor immediately

Answer

Flaggers must never place themselves in danger; moving out of harm's way and reporting the incident is the correct response.

Question 2

Which personal protective equipment (PPE) color is required for flaggers working on California roadways?

Accepted Answer

Orange or yellow-green high-visibility vest meeting ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 2 or 3

Answer

California requires flaggers to wear ANSI/ISEA 107-compliant orange or yellow-green high-visibility garments at Class 2 or higher.

Question 3

When should a flagger use a red flag instead of a stop/slow paddle?

Accepted Answer

Only when a stop/slow paddle is unavailable or as a backup

Answer

The stop/slow paddle is the standard device; a red flag is only an acceptable substitute when a paddle is unavailable.

Question 4

What minimum distance ahead of a work zone must advance warning signs typically be placed in a 45 mph zone?

Accepted Answer

500 feet

Answer

The MUTCD and California standards require advance warning signs to be placed approximately 500 feet before the work zone in a 45 mph speed zone.

Question 5

A flagger notices the work zone layout has changed since the morning briefing. What should the flagger do?

Accepted Answer

Notify the supervisor before resuming flagging

Answer

Any change in work zone conditions must be communicated to the supervisor so the traffic control plan can be updated accordingly.

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