flaggers
Road crew wavers
Flaggers are workers who direct traffic, typically at construction sites or roadwork zones.
They hold signs or flags to signal drivers when to stop, slow down, or proceed: Flaggers waved us through the single open lane.
The term also refers to people who flag content on social media platforms, reporting posts that violate community guidelines.
Easily seen from distance
- reflectiveCasting back light
- PPEHazard-shielding work attire
- helmetsProtective head coverings
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
boots · goggles · harnesses · training · certification · protocols · regulations · compliance
Flag-based signaling system
- gesturesExpressive body movements
- paddlesHandheld water propulsion tools
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- pennantsTapering nautical flags
banners · maritime · nautical · flagmen · signalmen · marshaling · airfield · runway
Sleeveless upper-body garment
- conesTapering geometric solids
- barricadesStructures preventing passage
- detourAlternate path around obstruction
- flaresPyrotechnic distress signals
signage · paddle · taper · diversion · pavement · highway · excavation · jackhammer
Joint effort toward shared aim
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- synchronizationAligning timing across systems
- timingArt of choosing moments
- radioElectromagnetic wave receiver
walkie-talkie · spacing · rhythm · partner · relay · positioning · sightlines
high-visibility
Easily seen from distance
- reflectiveCasting back light
- PPEHazard-shielding work attire
- helmetsProtective head coverings
gloves · boots · goggles · harnesses · training · certification · protocols · regulations · compliance · inspections
semaphore
Flag-based signaling system
- gesturesExpressive body movements
- paddlesHandheld water propulsion tools
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
pennants · banners · maritime · nautical · flagmen · signalmen · marshaling · airfield · runway · taxiing
vest
Sleeveless upper-body garment
- conesTapering geometric solids
- barricadesStructures preventing passage
- detourAlternate path around obstruction
flares · signage · paddle · taper · diversion · pavement · highway · excavation · jackhammer · trench
teamwork
Joint effort toward shared aim
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- synchronizationAligning timing across systems
- timingArt of choosing moments
radio · walkie-talkie · spacing · rhythm · partner · relay · positioning · sightlines
flaggersdrivers
Vehicle operators or motivating forces
motorists · commuters · road users · truckers · traffic
- flagged for review
- black flaggedSignaled to exit competition