Work zones on roads and highways can be dangerous places. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 100 workers are killed each year in work zones across America. Some of these fatalities are the result of vehicles striking workers.
One of the most important jobs in a work zone is the flagger. While the task is often seen as the worst or most boring job in a work zone, the flagger position shoulders the responsibility of the work zone’s safety — ensuring the safety of not only themselves but also the work crew, the motorists, the equipment and any pedestrians
