On jobsites that perform road repairs, utility pole maintenance, and other duties on or near busy roadways, flaggers are employed to help control the flow of traffic, as a control to assist in keeping their team and passing drivers safe. But flaggers face unique hazards, making it crucial to follow proper flagger safety techniques each time they pick up the flag. MAIN FLAGGER HAZARDS. Flaggers from all around the country face two major hazards during the workday. High-Speed Traffic: When cars are traveling at high speeds, it takes a significant amount of time to bring them to a full stop. For example, […]