List items for Supervisor Guidelines
- The supervisor’s involvement is critical to proper flagging and traffic control.
- Be sure flaggers are properly trained and instructed. Impress on flaggers the value and importance of performing their duties properly.
- Provide proper equipment and apparel for flaggers.
- Provide adequate breaks for flaggers.
- Provide relief for flaggers by alternating flaggers and/or pilot car drivers periodically throughout the day.
- Develop a procedure for handling noncompliant drivers.
- Discuss appropriate actions for possible incidents in or near the work zone.
- Drive through the work area periodically to observe traffic control operations. Correct activities not in compliance with this Flagger’s Handbook, the MUTCD and other contract documents.
- Ensure proper signs are in place prior to beginning operations and that they remain in place only as long as they are needed.