Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.201(a): Signaling by flaggers and the use of flaggers, including warning garments worn by flaggers, shall conform to Part 6 of the MUTCD (incorporated by reference, see �1926.6). On or about March 12, 2020 located in the eastbound lane of OH-28 adjacent to 16623 OH-28 Chillicothe OH 45601 for a short duration or mobile utility construction work crew in which the employer opted to utilize temporary traffic control work zone flagger stations and signaling by flaggers on a two lane rural 45 mph roadway the employer did not conform to 2009 MUTCD Standard Part 6E.07.03 A, in that, the employer's flagger was not clearly visible to the first approaching road user or to other road users at all times to stop road users, due to flagger(s) not facing road users at all times and not aiming the STOP paddle face toward road users in a stationary position with the arm extended horizontally away from the body. 2009 MUTCD Standard Part 6E.07.03A: Flagger Procedures: The following methods of signaling with paddles shall be used: A. To stop road users, the flagger shall face road users and aim the STOP paddle face toward road users in a stationary position with the arm extended horizontally away from the body. The free arm shall be held with the palm of the hand above shoulder level toward approaching traffic.