Signs, Signals, and Barricades - Subpart G

1. Signs, Signals, and Barricades - Subpart G Vincent J. Giblin, General President Phone: (304) 253-8674 Fax: (304) 253-7758 E-mail: hazmat@iuoeiettc.org 1293 Airport Road Beaver, WV 25813 Operating Engineers National Hazmat Program

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3. 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 Operating Engineers National Hazmat Program

4. EXIT SIGNS EXIT Background must be white Letters must be red, minimum 6 inches high, & 3/4 inch wide Operating Engineers National Hazmat Program

5. 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) Operating Engineers National Hazmat Program

6. 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 Table G-1 Operating Engineers National Hazmat Program

7. 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 Operating Engineers National Hazmat Program

8. 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. Operating Engineers National Hazmat Program

9. Barricades Shall conform to ANSI D6.1 - 1971, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, relating to barricades. Operating Engineers National Hazmat Program

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