Safety Measures for Asphalt Paving Operations
The following safety measures should be exercised during asphalt paving operations:
- Make sure fire-extinguishing equipment (foam type) is present at all times.
- Ensure that an asphalt distributor or asphalt kettle are in a level position (before heating) and are located at a safe distance from buildings and other flammable materials.
Caterpillar Safety
- Avoid exposure to fumes from hot bituminous material by staying on the windward side of the operation. Breathing asphalt fumes can irritate the nose, throat and lungs, which can cause coughing, wheezing and/or shortness of breath. It can also cause headache, dizziness, nausea and vomiting. Contact can irritate and cause severe burns of the skin and may cause dermatitis and acne-like lesions.
- Wear gloves and full body clothing to avoid prolonged skin contact or burns from hot bituminous material. Clothing should be closed at the neck; sleeves should be rolled down over the tops of gloves. Workers should wear cuffless trousers that extend well down over the top of safety shoes. Goggles should be worn to prevent eye burns from bubbling or splashing asphalt. In addition, workers should always wear a safety hard hat.
- Wash thoroughly immediately after exposure to asphalt and at the end of the workshift.
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