Flagging

Overview

Flagging, and flaggers, are typically used when one lane of a road is closed and traffic must share the remaining lane. Flagging operations must accommodate all vehicles on the road, including non-motorized vehicles. Flaggers, who have completed formal training and have certification in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, or Montana, may practice as a certified flagger in Oregon. Flaggers must also be at least 18.

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Publications

Fact sheets
- High-visibility safety apparel
  Offers guidelines for those who work in street or highway right-of-way and are exposed to traffic or construction equipment.
  English 04/12/2023
References
- Rules with requirements
  We get many calls and emails from employers asking the same question. It begins: “Which of your rules have requirements for…” You can finish the sentence with words like “recordkeeping,” “employee training,” and “written documents.” To answer those questions, we’ve organized these rules requirements into a filterable, sortable, searchable table.
  English 05/10/2019

Education and training

Rules and rule-related

Final Rules
- Division 3, Subdivision G, Signs, Signals and Barricades
  3-2019 Word version
- Division 7, Subdivision F, Roads, Flagging and Vehicles
  5-2003
Program Directives
- Inspection and Citation Guidance for Roadway and Highway Work Zones
  Purpose: To provide guidance to compliance safety and health officers (CSHOs) on how to conduct safety and health inspections of workplaces involved in construction, maintenance, or utility work activities on or near roadways and highways (hereinafter "work zones") where public or site operation vehicular traffic exposes workers to struck-by hazards.
  A-290 09/15/2021

Video Resources

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Flagging
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Additional Resources

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices U.S. Dept. of Transportation

Oregon Temporary Traffic Control Handbook Oregon Dept. of Transportation

Highlights

Did you know?

A spotter is not a flagger. A spotter is someone whose sole duty is to provide immediate warning of approaching vehicles, equipment, or other hazards to coworkers.