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1 Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: Responsibilities of Screen 1 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 traffic control. Responsibilities of traffic control.

2 Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: : Responsibilities of Screen 2 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 traffic control. Traffic 2.jpg Vehicular traffic is the collection of vehicles coming and going in a particular place during a specified period of time. When called upon, the traffic control officer is responsible for: Regulating the flow of traffic Controlling and assisting turning traffic Coordinating with adjacent intersections Assisting emergency vehicles Assisting drivers seeking information

3 Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: Responsibilities of Screen 3 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 traffic control. Pedestrian 4.jpg Pedestrian traffic is the collection of people coming and going in a particular place during a specified period of time. When called upon, the traffic control officer is responsible for: Protecting pedestrians Assisting pedestrians at crosswalks Assisting pedestrians seeking information

4 Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: Ponder Question Screen 4 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Question.jpg Think about this: As a driver or pedestrian, what do you look for when you are being directed by a traffic control officer?

5 Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: The Psychology of Screen 5 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Drivers and Pedestrians The Psychology of Drivers and Pedestrians

6 Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: The Psychology of Screen 6 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Drivers and Pedestrians Road Rage.jpg It is beyond this course to explain why there are differences in the attitudes of drivers and pedestrians towards road safety, the risks in driving, accident causes and personal safety. However we want to alert you to situations you will encounter and some of the reasons why this will happen.

Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: The Psychology of Screen 7 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Drivers and Pedestrians Driving - Cellphone.

7 Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: The Psychology of Screen 7 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Drivers and Pedestrians Driving - Cellphone.jpg As the traffic control officer, you need to realize or assume that some drivers or pedestrians won t see you because: They re texting or phoning. They re playing with the radio or listening to their ipods. They re eating, shaving or putting on makeup. They re daydreaming, gaping or gawking. They re distracted by the passengers or children in their car.

8 Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: The Psychology of Screen 8 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Drivers and Pedestrians Confused.jpg As the traffic control officer, you need to realize or assume that some drivers or pedestrians won t understand you because: They may be confused by your gestures or signals They may not understand verbal commands, perhaps they do not speak or understand English They may be hard of hearing or hearing impaired They may be preoccupied and not paying attention They may be intoxicated or under the influence of drugs or medications

9 Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: The Psychology of Screen 9 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Drivers and Pedestrians Road Rage2.jpg As the traffic control officer, you need to realize or assume that some drivers or pedestrians won t do what you want them to do because: They didn t see you They won t want to go the direction you need to send them They all have a reason or excuse why they can t listen to you They all know someone and will have your job

10 Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: The Psychology of Screen 10 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Drivers and Pedestrians Lost.jpg As the traffic control officer, you need to realize or assume that some drivers or pedestrians will ask questions if given the chance some of their questions even border on the ridiculous: How do I get to the village hall? When will the carnival start up after the storm? What caused the accident? Why did the mayor have the parade on this street?

11 Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: The Psychology of Screen 11 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Drivers and Pedestrians Road Rage3.jpg As the traffic control officer, you need to realize or assume that some drivers or pedestrians: Will creep up on you, after you have stopped them, when you look away Will try and go around you even if you have the road blocked May do what they want in spite of what you have directed Will honk their horn at you or worse

12 Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: Ponder Question Screen 12 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Question.jpg Think about this: As a driver or pedestrian, As a driver or pedestrian, what are some of the things you do that takes your attention from driving or walking?

13 Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: Proper Clothing and Screen 13 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Equipment for Traffic Control Proper Clothing and Equipment for Traffic Control

Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: Proper Clothing and Screen 14 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Equipment for Traffic Control BusinessLikeNoVest.

14 Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: Proper Clothing and Screen 14 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Equipment for Traffic Control BusinessLikeNoVest.jpg Something to remember is that you are representing the municipality or agency you are supporting when you are conducting traffic control. This is true even if you are a volunteer and are not provided uniforms. So for safety as well as professionalism, there is a proper way to dress when you are conducting traffic control. The following are the requirements for Palatine Emergency Management Agency volunteers performing traffic control duties.

Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: Proper Clothing and Screen 15 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Equipment for Traffic Control Clothes.

15 Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: Proper Clothing and Screen 15 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Equipment for Traffic Control Clothes.jpg The appropriate clothing to wear for traffic control includes: Short or long sleeved shirts with the official Palatine Emergency Management Agency logo. Other shirts can be worn, but are to be without logos or pictures. Beer, company or sport team logos, slogans, political or religious identification, jokes, names of other departments or agencies may be considered unprofessional or false advertising. Wear long ankle length pants. No shorts, skirts, spandex, cropped pants, etc. Exposed legs can be a safety concern. Dress for safety and comfort, and not for fashion. Wear jackets, rain gear, and gloves as the weather requires.

Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: Proper Clothing and Screen 16 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Equipment for Traffic Control Footwear.

16 Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: Proper Clothing and Screen 16 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Equipment for Traffic Control Footwear.jpg The appropriate footwear for traffic control includes: Boots, work shoes, or athletic shoes that are good for standing for long periods and various road conditions Footwear for bad weather such as snow boots or rain boots No sandals, flip-flops, open toed shoes, high heels, etc. Again our primary concern is safety and comfort and not fashion

Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: Proper Clothing and Screen 17 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Equipment for Traffic Control Headgear.

17 Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: Proper Clothing and Screen 17 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Equipment for Traffic Control Headgear.jpg Wearing headgear while conducting traffic control is optional. The appropriate headgear for traffic control includes: Headgear that is suitable for the weather. Palatine Emergency Management Agency or plain ball caps, knit or wool caps, winter storm hats, etc. No other logos or pictures are to be on the headgear. Beer, company or sport team logos, slogans, political or religious identification, jokes, names of other departments or agencies may be considered unprofessional or false advertising.

Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: Proper Clothing and Screen 18 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Equipment for Traffic Control BusinessLikeParadeRestN ovest.

18 Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: Proper Clothing and Screen 18 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Equipment for Traffic Control BusinessLikeParadeRestN ovest.jpg The overall principle is to look as professional as possible while keeping in mind safety and comfort. Long pants aid in preventing injury to legs while on the road Your shirt, jacket, rain gear, gloves are to be appropriate for weather conditions Footwear is for safety and comfort, not fashion Headgear is for safety and weather And no unprofessional or false advertising on any of the clothing

Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: Proper Clothing and Screen 19 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Equipment for Traffic Control HighVisibility.

19 Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: Proper Clothing and Screen 19 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Equipment for Traffic Control HighVisibility.jpg On November 24, 2008, federal regulation 23 CFR 634 went into effect mandating that anyone working in the right-of-way of a federal-aid highway must be wearing high-visibility clothing that meets the requirements of ANSI / ISEA 107; 2004 edition class 2 or 3. This requirement applies to all emergency responders and includes PEMA volunteers.

Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: Proper Clothing and Screen 20 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Equipment for Traffic Control Class 2 Vest Diagram.

20 Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: Proper Clothing and Screen 20 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Equipment for Traffic Control Class 2 Vest Diagram.jpg A Class 2 vest is worn by workers in high traffic areas with speeds below 25 miles per hour. These vests must be orange, yellow or lime green.class 3 ANSI vests are for high speed, high traffic areas. These are also required to be orange, yellow or green for enhanced daytime visibility. These vests also feature white or silver reflective material for better visibility at night.

Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: Proper Clothing and Screen 21 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Equipment for Traffic Control PEMA Class III Jacket & Vest.

21 Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: Proper Clothing and Screen 21 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Equipment for Traffic Control PEMA Class III Jacket & Vest.jpg Class III safety vests or jackets are required for all PEMA volunteers directing traffic. Wear a plain or official Palatine Emergency Management Agency yellow Class III safety vest or jacket. No other safety vests or jackets are to be worn when conducting traffic control. This includes the green Community Emergency Response Team, blue Palatine Medical Reserve Corps, or safety vests or jackets from other departments or agencies you may have been issued or own. The question you may ask is when are you supposed to wear the vest? The answer is If your feet are on the street, the vest is on your chest!

Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: Proper Clothing and Screen 22 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Equipment for Traffic Control Whistle and Traffic Wands.

22 Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: Proper Clothing and Screen 22 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Equipment for Traffic Control Whistle and Traffic Wands.jpg Other traffic control equipment includes: A whistle to aid in traffic control. The correct type to use is: A metal or plastic sports whistle. We highly recommend using a rubber tip on metal whistles. It is easier to grip and it helps to prevent injury to your teeth. And you should use a lanyard or cord on the whistle to keep around your neck. This helps in case you should drop your whistletraffic Wands They are used to aid in traffic control at night time or during times of limited visibility. You may use traffic wands or flashlights with traffic cones. Only red wands or cones are used. No other color authorized.

23 Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: Ponder Question Screen 23 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Question.jpg As a driver or pedestrian, what type equipment and clothing were worn by traffic control personnel you have experienced? What are the similarities or differences of what you saw and what is being required of a PEMA volunteer?

Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: Proper Clothing and Screen 24 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Equipment for Traffic Control The following questions reflect on information that

24 Project name: Manual Traffic Direction and Control Screen ID: Proper Clothing and Screen 24 of 24 Date: 10/03/2011 Equipment for Traffic Control The following questions reflect on information that was covered in this module. The questions are multiple-select (more than one answer is correct), multiple-choice (only one answer is correct), and true or false.once you have selected your answer or answers, click the Submit button found in the lower right hand corner. Correct answers will take you to the next question. Incorrect answers will allow you one retry on the question.you need to score an 80% to proceed to the next module. If you score less than 80%, you have to repeat this module.

STATE OF KANSAS KDOT FLAGGER. handbook

STATE OF KANSAS KDOT FLAGGER. handbook STATE OF KANSAS KDOT FLAGGER handbook Revised in March 2008 INTRODUCTION Your job as a flagger is an important one. Your performance effects the safety of workers and those of the traveling public. Your