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When operating heavy equipment on a job site with vehicular traffic, what is the primary role of flag persons or traffic control personnel?

Flag persons and traffic control personnel are responsible for managing traffic flow, ensuring safe passage for both vehicles and pedestrians, and protecting wo

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Question: When operating heavy equipment on a job site with vehicular traffic, what is the primary role of flag persons or traffic control personnel?

Answer options: ✅ To safely guide and control the movement of vehicles and pedestrians around the work area.

  • To direct heavy equipment operators on how to perform their tasks.
  • To record the number of vehicles entering and exiting the site.
  • To ensure all site workers are wearing appropriate PPE.

Correct answer: To safely guide and control the movement of vehicles and pedestrians around the work area.

Explanation: Flag persons and traffic control personnel are responsible for managing traffic flow, ensuring safe passage for both vehicles and pedestrians, and protecting workers from moving equipment and vehicles on busy job sites, as per provincial traffic control manuals and OHS requirements.

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