Flagman

Growing a Saudi Global
Mining Giant
Flagman Training
Flagger Training Presentation
The aim of this presentation is to

impart training to the work force
in performing the duties of
Aim? flagman in a systematic way for

ensuring the safety of man,
Materials and to regulate the
vehicular movements.
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Accident
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Definition
Competent person
Who is a A person with sufficient knowledge
Competent and experience – “a person who is
person? capable of identifying existing and

predictable hazards in the
surroundings or working conditions
which are unsanitary, hazardous, or
dangerous to employees.
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Definition
Flagman
is a competent person who Directs the
operation of a crane or larger vehicle
Who is a with hand signaling devices (stop/slow

paddles, flashlights, flags etc.) from the
flagman? point near where loads are attached and
detached. He provides the vehicle
movement guidance, load-maneuvering
instructions to the pertinent vehicle
driver and directs the traffic and control
the flow of direction at on occasions
(temporary intersections, road closures,
partial road blockage etc.
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Flagman – When and Where Required
‘’Flagman and traffic control devices are normally

provided when signs, signals and barricades are not
enough to protect workers, equipment, pedestrians and
vehicles such as:
➢ During any construction work & maintenance work of roads.

➢ During any construction/ maintenance work within the 5m distance of
road side or whenever the safety of the construction/maintenance
crew or the motoring public is a question.
➢ Whenever area is congested and vehicle/heavy equipment is
going to be moved in or out of this area.
➢ Whenever vehicle/heavy equipment enters in plant process
area.
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Flagman – When and Where Required
➢ Whenever any vehicle is carrying tools/ equipment which extend

out of the vehicle.
➢ Whenever the view of the driver/ operator is obstructed.
➢ Escorting vehicle equipped with flashing beacon lights to be
provided for heavy equipment movement on main roads.
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Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Danger Zone
Make sure no one enters the danger

zone while the machinery is in
operation, the danger zone is the
area around The equipment/vehicle
where the operator don’t have a full
Visibility during normal operation.
Stay at least ten feet away From all
sides of the machinery.
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➢ Blind Spots
➢ Rotating Machinery
➢ Swing Radius
➢ Travel Path
➢ Approaching the machinery before acknowledging the operator
➢ Unauthorized workers in the Area
➢ Struck By overhead loads falling
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➢ Front
➢ Both sides (left. Right) yes, the rear right side is one of the
dangerous
➢ Back Yes, behind the machinery is also one of the most

dangerous
➢ Up & Bottom
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Flagger’s Safety Responsibilities
Flaggers are placed at work zones to:

• Safely stop traffic as needed
• Maintain safe and continuous traffic flow
• Reduce speeds
• Protect work crews.
• Provide positive guidance and direction to the traveling public
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• A vehicle flagman shall be the eyes and ears of the crane or

larger vehicle driver and always ensure that any maneuvers they
make, are safe and don’t put the driver or anyone else in danger.
• The flagman shall communicate with the driver via standard pre-
arranged hand signals or communication radio. By doing this,
flagman can inform the driver of what is going on around the
vehicle since they may not have a complete view or clear
visibility
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• Flagman shall wear reflective clothing e.g. Red high visibility

reflective vest.
• Flagman shall be equipped with whistle for alerting the
passerby vehicle/ public.
• Flagman shall be equipped with Red & Green Flag for
signaling.
• Flagman shall be equipped with flashing Red & Green Batons
while working in night or in dark areas.
• Flagman shall keep a safe distance from moving vehicles
Flagman shall never walk in front of vehicle.
• Flagman shall not leave his designated place until he is
relieved.
• Flagman shall stay alert and protect himself from the moving
hazards.
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• Be clearly visible - Position
yourself for the greatest color
contrast between you and your
surroundings.
• Be attentive - Do not watch work
in progress or try to do any work
other than flagging.
• Be familiar with the work
What a • Recognize when Work
Flagger Zone Traffic Control may
should do? not be working and what
to do about it
• Do not leave your position until
replaced by another flagger
• Continuous vigilance is required
when equipment is moving.
• Show flags all the time
during movement with your
arm extended.
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Flagger’s Abilities
• Communicate instructions clearly, firmly, and courteously

• Move and maneuver quickly
• Control signaling devices to provide positive guidance
• Apply safe traffic control practices in sometimes stressful
or emergency situations
• Recognize dangerous traffic situations in time to warn
worker
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Flagger’s characteristic's
• Sense of responsibility for public and worker safety

• Adequate training
• Good physical condition
• Mentally alert
• Well-mannered and firm manner
• Neat appearance
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Be Polite And Professional
• USE authoritative and clear hand directions

• NEVER USE crude, suggestive, or inappropriate language
or hand gestures
• NEVER USE personal electronic devices such as Cell
phones (voice or text messages) MP3 Players (iPod, Zune,
etc.) AM/FM Radios
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Mandatory PPE & Tools
• Safety helmet with chin strap

• Safety shoes and Safety glasses
• Ear Plugs or Muffs (for high noise
areas only)
• High Visibility Safety Vest.
• Dust Mask (Near dusty operations,
especially when unloading of vehicles)
• Hand-signaling devices (Red & Green
safety flag, LED Traffic baton light)
• Whistle
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Blind Spot safety
Blind Spot Hazards

A blind spot (or blind area) is the area around a
vehicle or a piece of construction equipment that is
not visible to the operator, either by direct line-of-
sight or indirectly by use of internal and external
mirrors.
Construction equipment is typically large and has an
enclosed cap. This can make the blind areas around
the equipment very large and hard to see. The bigger
the equipment, the larger the blind spots or
hazardous areas for pedestrian and ground workers.
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What can you do about blind spots?
When you are in the work zone,

you want to avoid these blind
areas and stay in visual contact
with the operator. In this situations,
a spotter/flagman is necessary to
help the operator look out for
workers and obstacles.
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Be sure you’re Seen
If you or someone else have to pass behind a vehicle or equipment:
1. Stop the vehicle or equipment first.

2.As you’re passing behind it, extend your arms length and place it against the
back of the vehicle/equipment. Then if the vehicle/equipment Starts to move,
you ‘ll be able to feel the movement and get out of the way.
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Be sure you’re Seen
3. In addition to standing well to the driver’s side of the vehicle/equipment
Wear a Reflective vest.
4. In the dark don’t blind the driver by shining your flash light in the
rearview mirror.
5.Day or Night, avoid walking backward. If you have to, when walking
backwards be careful not to trip.(check the paths)
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Spotter Signals
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Hand-Signaling Tools & Devices
Hand-signaling devices, such as Red & Green
flags and LED Traffic baton lights shall be the
primary devices to use for guiding vehicles
and traffic control at MPC.
• Red flag / Baton light used for information
about high hazard and/or stop signal
• Green flag / Baton light used for
information about low hazard and/or start
signal
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TO LET TRAFFIC PROCEED
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Growing a Saudi Global

The aim of this presentation is to

Aim? flagman in a systematic way for

person? capable of identifying existing and

Who is a with hand signaling devices (stop/slow

‘’Flagman and traffic control devices are normally

➢ During any construction work & maintenance work of roads.

➢ Whenever any vehicle is carrying tools/ equipment which extend

Make sure no one enters the danger

➢ Unauthorized workers in the Area

➢ Struck By overhead loads falling

➢ Back Yes, behind the machinery is also one of the most

Flaggers are placed at work zones to:

• A vehicle flagman shall be the eyes and ears of the crane or

• Flagman shall wear reflective clothing e.g. Red high visibility

• Communicate instructions clearly, firmly, and courteously

• Sense of responsibility for public and worker safety

• USE authoritative and clear hand directions

• Safety helmet with chin strap

Blind Spot Hazards

When you are in the work zone,

1. Stop the vehicle or equipment first.

3. In addition to standing well to the driver’s side of the vehicle/equipment

Wear a Reflective vest.

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