Signs, Signals, and Barricades - Subpart G

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Signs, Signals, and Barricades - Subpart G
Vincent J. Giblin, General President
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SIGNS
Danger Signs
Used only where an immediate hazard exists
DANGER
Used for additional wording
Used only to warn against potential hazards
Caution Signs
CAUTION
Used for additional wording
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EXIT SIGNS
EXIT
Background must be white
Letters must be red, minimum 6 inches high,
3/4 inch wide
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Traffic Signs

• Shall conform with ANSI D6.1-1971 Manual on
  Uniform Traffic Control Devices for streets and
  highways.
• Certain State guidelines may pertain to work
  activity(PA Publication 203)

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Tags- temporary signs, usually attached to a
piece of equipment, to warn of existing or
immediate hazards
DO NOT OPERATE
CAUTION
OUT OF ORDER DO NOT USE
DANGER
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Signaling
Flagman- used when signs, signals, and barricades
do not provide the necessary
protection on or adjacent to a
highway or street.

• Signaling directions shall conform to ANSI
  D6.1-1971
• Must wear red or orange garment during flagging
• Must wear reflective material during night
  operation
• Flags or paddles must be 18 inches square
• Red lights must be used during darkness
• May also conform to Publication 203

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A flagger should have PRIDE

• Professional - And have a neat, clean
  appearance be alert and
  properly positioned.
• Responsive - And able to adjust to changing
  conditions.
• Informed - And properly briefed by the
  supervisor, and know limits of work area.
• Decisive - And give signals that are
  clear.
• Effective - And able to efficiently control
  the flow of traffic.

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Barricades
Shall conform to ANSI D6.1 - 1971, Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and
Highways, relating to barricades.
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  46C5-HT16 from the Occupational Safety and Health
  Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It
  does not necessarily reflect the views or
  policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor
  does mention of trade names, commercial products,
  or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S.
  Government.

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