Sweeping

American Eagle, a division of Stellar Industries Inc., Garner, Iowa, released the 40P, lightweight, hydraulically-driven air compressor during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020. The 40P is a reciprocating compressor that uses a combination of aluminum and steel to control its weight of 240 pounds while producing a maximum air output of 40CFM and up to 150PSI of air […]

Construction headsets can improve communication, training and safety while protecting against hearing loss.

Crack sealing is the process of placing an adhesive sealant into cracks on the pavement surface, preventing the infiltration of moisture and non-compressible materials into the pavement. Here are the best practices of crack sealing.

An estimated 2 million construction workers in the United States have been exposed to respirable silica dust, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. That’s why OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica standard requires that employers limit workers’ exposure to silica and take other steps to protect workers. “Silica dust appears in asphalt, concrete and rocks,” […]

AsphaltPro shares some best practices that can prevent micro surfacing, or other sealing, problems your crew might experience.

Western Specialty Contractors created a comprehensive strategy for cost-effective preventive maintenance to share with property managers.

Sweeping is an essential part of road construction operations. Over the years, Broce has led the way in safety innovations by being the first to include a fully enclosed cab with air conditioning on their sweepers.