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Flagger’s Code of Conduct
As a flagger I understand that my job is to warn the riders of a
hazardous situation on or near the track and to protect workers
and stalled riders from oncoming traffic. I understand that this is a
solemn responsibility and that failure to do my job properly could
result is serious injury to or the death of those I have agreed to
protect.
As a Flagger, I agree to:
STAY ALERT. I understand that I am not a spectator and that I
should concentrate on my area of responsibility at all times. I
promise to provide the riders and other track workers with the
highest level of protection through a positive and professional
attitude toward my responsibility for their safety.
I will never fix my attention on one spot for more than a couple of
seconds and will not watch the results of a crash as I am there to
prevent additional accidents if there is a downed rider in my area.
I will NEVER FALL ASLEEP or allow conversations or any other
distractions to prevent me from maintaining constant focus on my
area of responsibility.
I WILL POSITION MYSELF to view areas where oncoming riders
cannot see the track ahead. (i.e. turns, jumps, etc.). I should be
visible to riders and other flaggers in either direction at all times.
I WON’T MOVE. Whenever possible I will maintain that same
position on the track. This is so riders can grow accustomed to my
location lap after lap and learn to expect where I am located. When
my flag is not in use, I will keep it low and near my leg or body so it
does not flutter.
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As a flagger I understand that my job is to warn the riders of a
hazardous situation on or near the track and to protect workers
and stalled riders from oncoming traffic. I understand that this is a
solemn responsibility and that failure to do my job properly could
result is serious injury to or the death of those I have agreed to
protect.
As a Flagger, I agree to:
STAY ALERT. I understand that I am not a spectator and that I
should concentrate on my area of responsibility at all times. I
promise to provide the riders and other track workers with the
highest level of protection through a positive and professional
attitude toward my responsibility for their safety.
I will never fix my attention on one spot for more than a couple of
seconds and will not watch the results of a crash as I am there to
prevent additional accidents if there is a downed rider in my area.
I will NEVER FALL ASLEEP or allow conversations or any other
distractions to prevent me from maintaining constant focus on my
area of responsibility.
I WILL POSITION MYSELF to view areas where oncoming riders
cannot see the track ahead. (i.e. turns, jumps, etc.). I should be
visible to riders and other flaggers in either direction at all times.
I WON’T MOVE. Whenever possible I will maintain that same
position on the track. This is so riders can grow accustomed to my
location lap after lap and learn to expect where I am located. When
my flag is not in use, I will keep it low and near my leg or body so it
does not flutter.
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I WILL PROTECT MYSELF. I won’t put myself in a position to be
involved in the incident. I will leave rescue efforts to others as my
job is to help to keep the rescuers and the downed rider safe from
additional collisions.
I WILL MAKE EYE CONTACT. I will watch the riders’ eyes to make
sure they see me waiving a yellow caution flag. When an
obstruction occurs near my station, I will position myself to indicate
to the oncoming riders there is an obstruction on the track beyond
my location. If the track is only partially blocked, I will work my flag
with one hand and make simple and clear gestures directing the
riders to the clear portion of the track. If a downed rider’s
motorcycle is between him and the oncoming traffic, I will leave it
as a barrier to help protect the downed rider.
I KNOW MY YELLOW (CAUTION) FLAG. A WAVING yellow flag
should be used if the danger is immediately near my station. A
STATIONARY yellow flag indicates there is danger on or near the
track ahead. If the next flagger after me is waving his flag, then I
will hold my flag stationary to indicate to the riders there is danger
ahead.
I WILL BE PREPARED for a long day and pack suitable necessities,
taking weather into consideration. I won’t have the opportunity to
move around a great deal so my comfort is essential to not only my
success as a flagman but also the success of the event.
I HAVE BEEN TRAINED on these requirements, understand them
and pledge to uphold these standards
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