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  1. Under California law, a flagger who is asked by a supervisor to perform flagging duties without the required high-visibility vest should:

    Answer: Refuse and report the unsafe condition

    California law protects workers who refuse unsafe work assignments and requires workers to report violations; a flagger must not perform flagging without required PPE.

  2. According to Cal/OSHA regulations, what must be documented before a flagger is assigned to a new work location on an active project?

    Answer: A site-specific safety briefing must be given

    Cal/OSHA requires that workers receive a site-specific safety briefing covering hazards and emergency procedures before beginning work at a new location.

  3. The legal speed limit through a California construction zone when workers are present is:

    Answer: As posted on the temporary regulatory speed limit sign

    The construction zone speed limit is set by the posted temporary regulatory signs established in the Traffic Control Plan for that specific project.

  4. Under California law, which of the following workers is NOT required to hold a flagger certification to perform traffic control?

    Answer: A uniformed police officer directing traffic

    Uniformed law enforcement officers have statutory authority to direct traffic and are exempt from the construction flagger certification requirement.

  5. A California flagger who witnesses a coworker being seriously injured must legally:

    Answer: Call 911 and then notify the supervisor immediately

    Life-threatening injuries require an immediate 911 call; California law also requires prompt incident reporting to supervisors and ultimately to Cal/OSHA.

  6. Under the California MUTCD, the minimum distance for advance warning signs before a flagger station on a road with a 45 mph speed limit is:

    Answer: 500 feet

    At 45 mph, the CA MUTCD requires advance warning signs to be placed at least 500 feet before the flagger station to give drivers adequate stopping distance.

  7. If a California flagger's certification has expired, the legal consequence for the flagger performing traffic control duties is:

    Answer: The flagger is subject to removal from duty and potential citation

    An expired certification means the flagger is not legally authorized to perform flagging duties and may be removed from the work zone; individual flaggers can also be cited.