Signs, Signals, and Barricades - Subpart G
Vincent J. Giblin, General President
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SIGNS
Danger Signs Used only where an
DANGER
immediate
hazard exists
Used for additional
wording
Caution Signs CAUTION Used only to warn against
potential hazards
Used for additional
wording
EXIT SIGNS
EXIT
Background must be white
Letters must be red, minimum 6 inches high,
& 3/4 inch wide
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)
Tags- temporary signs, usually attached to a piece of
equipment, to warn of existing or immediate
hazards
DO NOT CAUTION OUT OF ORDER
DANGER DO NOT USE
OPERATE
Table G-1
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
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.
Barricades
Shall conform to ANSI D6.1 - 1971, Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, relating
to barricades.
This material was produced under grant number
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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