AsphaltPro: The Blog
Apr 08, 2020
10 Steps to Reduce Risk of Exposure to Coronavirus at Work
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a new poster listing steps all workplaces can take to reduce the risk of exposure to coronavirus. The poster highlights 10 infection prevention measures every employer can implement to protect workers’ safety and health during the coronavirus pandemic. Safety measures include encouraging […]
Apr 07, 2020
NCAT Assists with World’s Newest “Musical Road”
Is anyone else craving a bit of fun, lighthearted news these days? The National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University delivers by sharing the making of one of the world’s few “musical roads”. A section of Donahue Drive, located between Len Morrison Drive and West Sanford Avenue in Auburn, Alabama, now has strategically located […]
Apr 07, 2020
OSHA’s Guidance for Respirators in Response to N95 Mask Shortage
From OSHA The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued interim enforcement guidance to help combat supply shortages of disposable N95 filtering face piece respirators (N95 FFRs). The action marks the department’s latest step to ensure the availability of respirators and follows President Donald J. Trump’s Memorandum on Making General […]
Mar 30, 2020
Command Alkon Offers Free eTicketing Tools During COVID-19 Pandemic
Inter-Company eTicketing Offering Supports Automated Plant, Quarry, and Jobsite Operations and Removes Person-to-Person Paper Handling for Heavy Material Order Fulfillment and Goods Receipt Processes
Mar 19, 2020
The Construction Industry Takes Precautions to Prevent Spread of Coronavirus
As COVID-19 continues to have a major impact on our economy and our daily lives, various organizations within the construction industry have stepped up to prepare useful resources for how our industry can best handle the pandemic. The National Asphalt Paving Association (NAPA) has prepared resources for our industry, including: A health and safety page […]
Mar 17, 2020
Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge Winner Announced
Caterpillar has announced the winner of its 2020 Global Operator Challenge March 10 at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas. The competition started with over 10,000 operators in 30 countries and 70 dealer territories. Jaus Neigum from Canada took home first place overall, as well as first place in both the Load and Carry Challenge and the […]