AFADs
Automated Flagger Assistance Devices (AFADs)
AWP Safety invests in next-generation technology to enhance public safety and improve customer efficiency. For many worksites, Automated Flagger Assistance Devices (AFADs) offer the perfect solution.
AFADs are smart, wireless and automated machines that our flaggers (Protectors) operate from the safety of a roadside position. This positions the Protector closer to your crews for better communication, and allows the equipment to do the work of alerting motorists that they are approaching and entering a worksite.
AFAD Setup
AFADs In Action
Managing Via Tablet
Benefits of AFADS
- Promote Safety – Missouri DOT data found that AFADs significantly reduced average approach speeds, increased full stop distance and increased the first brake location where drivers reacted to stop controls. The study also found that 80% of drivers prefer AFADs over human flaggers*.
- Improve Traffic Flow – Onboard Google/Waze technology diverts some traffic around the work zone entirely, further reducing the odds of an accident. And, a fail-safe helps prevent head-on collisions.
- Keep You on Schedule – Fewer AWP Protectors are needed to cover each work zone, translating to greater service availability, despite today’s labor challenges.
- Drive Down Costs – Over the long term, AFADs reduce project costs by keeping you on or ahead of schedule and by lowering the chance of costly accidents.
*Source: Evaluation of Automated Flagger Devices, MoDOT, 2018
Features of AFADS
- Operate on a secure Radio Access Network (RAN), so AFADs work anytime, anywhere
- The light head provides high visibility compared to flagger paddles
- Breakaway gate arm clicks back into place in case of impact
- Gate arm fail-safe helps prevent head-on collisions
- Reliable power source from solar power and robust 33A motorcycle batteries
- Durable construction stands up to all types of work terrain and weather
AFADs ARE:
COST EFFECTIVE – over the long term, AFADs can drive down your project costs by keeping you on or ahead of schedule and by reducing the chance of costly accidents.
RELIABLE – durable equipment is operated by AWP Protectors who show up on time.
EFFICIENT – our AFADs are quick to setup and adapt to any worksite. In most cases, one flagger can tow, install and operate multiple AFAD devices, allowing other teammates to cover more worksites.
SAFE – Missouri DOT found that motorists were more responsive to AFADs, and that 80% of drivers prefer AFADs over human flaggers.*
*Source: Evaluation of Automated Flagger Devices, MoDOT, 2018
” I feel the Automated Flaggers really enhance the safety of the work zone, keep protectors out of harm’s way, and motorists are more engaged when driving through a work zone.”
Mario Gutierrez, General Foreman | MasTec, North Carolina
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