Professional Flagging: Basic Principles, Procedures and Applications

Iowa Department of Transportation Video VH-593 Professional Flagging: Basic Principles, Procedures and Applications Stressing the responsibility of flaggers for the life-or-death safety of everyone working in or near the work zone, this video illustrates safe flagging procedures to protect the flagger, the work crew, and the public, in many applications. Emphasis is on professionalism and always staying alert, following strict procedure, and using proper traffic control devices that are clean and well-maintained. The video covers flagging equipment, personal protective equipment, environmental considerations, visibility, where to position the flagger, and more.