Toolbox Tips
May 15, 2023
Quick Tip to Reduce Mat Drag
You can call this what you like, but scuff marks, drag marks, bald spots or areas of segregation behind the screed require investigation. Obviously, you want to get the correct angle […]
May 08, 2023
A Quick Tip for Even Paving
For our paving tips this month, let’s look at the back of the paver for a minute. One of the back-to-basic tips for your crew is to balance the screed when […]
May 01, 2023
Use OSHA’s NEP to Keep Workers from Overheating
Discussions at the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) annual meeting in Miami Beach in February indicated the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is ramping up inspections of job sites for […]
Apr 24, 2023
The First Step is the Most Difficult When Addressing Mental Health
This week’s toolbox tip is courtesy of information from the president of Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, Vince Hafeli, who is working toward his doctorate in business administration. We share […]
Apr 17, 2023
Put a 2 x 4 on the Work Truck
With paving season starting, you might be restocking the mechanic’s truck, the deck of the paver, and the all-important work truck. As simple as it may seem, be sure you include […]
Apr 03, 2023
Reduce Waste at Start-Up
As much as I hate hearing this myself, I’m going to type it right here: You must measure what you’ve got if you’re going to manage it. Now let’s apply this maddening […]