• Accidents involving moving vehicles and machinery within the workplace cause property loss, injuries, or even death. Most of these accidents can be prevented by adequate precautions ranging from designing traffic layouts, implementing speed limits, and use of flagmen. Using flagmen where vehicles and personnel move in close quarters can prevent accidents. This course is developed to provide sufficient knowledge to people who work as flagmen.

COURSE DETAILS

LEARNING OUTCOME

At the end of the course, learners will be able to identify:

• • Understand how to perform flagman duties 
  • Explain the role and responsibilities of a flagman
  • Identify Hazards
  • Control Operations
  • Use the appropriate communication methods
  • Deal with emergencies

LEARNING CONTENTS

• • What is flagman
  • Vehicular Accidents at the workplace
  • Working with operators/drivers of machinery and vehicles
  • Hazards to which a flagman is exposed
  • Roles and responsibilities 
  • Carrying out the duties
  • Signals for machine operators and drivers

ASSESSMENT