Asphalt Paving Safety
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Talking points
- Hot-mix asphalt is delivered at 275-325°F. Contact with skin causes immediate severe burns. Wear long sleeves, long pants, and boots at all times near hot mix.
- Asphalt fumes can irritate the respiratory system. Work upwind when possible, and use respiratory protection if exposure is prolonged or in enclosed areas.
- Release agents used to prevent asphalt from sticking must be approved — diesel fuel is not an acceptable release agent due to skin absorption and fire risk.
- Traffic exposure is a leading cause of paving crew fatalities. Maintain work zone traffic control per the MUTCD and wear Class 2 or 3 high-visibility clothing.
- Heat stress is compounded by the radiant heat from hot asphalt. Increase water intake and take more frequent breaks when paving in hot weather.
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Are we upwind of the paver today, and is everyone wearing the right protective clothing for hot-mix work?
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