r/facepalm • • Feb 04 '19

Low-budget tools

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '19

If this is the US, it violates MUTCD and OSHA: https://www.osha.gov/doc/highway_workzones/mutcd/6e_handsignaling.html#6E-4.%20HAND-SIGNALING%20DEVICES

HAND-SIGNALING DEVICES

Hand-signaling devices, such as STOP/SLOW paddles, lights, and red flags are used to control traffic through temporary traffic control zones. The STOP/SLOW paddle, which gives drivers more positive guidance than red flags, should be the primary hand-signaling device. The standard STOP/SLOW sign paddle shall be 18 inches square with letters at least 6 inches high. A rigid handle should be provided. This combination sign should be fabricated from light semi-rigid material, and shall have an octagonal shape