Toolbox Tips
Jul 20, 2020
3 Steps Business Owners Should Take Prior to Succession Planning
Many business owners today simply do not adequately plan their succession. Reasons for procrastination vary and include not wanting to leave or let go, not wishing to face their own […]
Jul 13, 2020
Guidance for Silica Inspectors Can Help Employers Get Safety Right
The asphalt industry already knows that under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. With the introduction of […]
Jun 22, 2020
Teach Lab Personnel to Visualize Quality in the Lab & in the Field
It might sound obvious at first, but visual observation in the lab offers your first line of defense for a good QC/QA program. Dr. Ray Brown, director emeritus at the […]
Jun 15, 2020
Prevent Injury on the Paving Job with These Construction Stretches
Just what the doctor ordered: Despite physical distancing requirements due to the current pandemic, nine minutes a day is all you need to prepare your body for repetitive motions with […]
Jun 01, 2020
Protect Pavement Density at the Joint
For the June toolbox tips, we’ll pay close attention to quality control/quality assurance. Controlling quality starts with best practices. When building the joint, workers can sabotage your success by raking […]
May 28, 2020
OSHA Issues Guidance to Help Construction Workers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
From OSHA The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a webpage with coronavirus-related guidance for construction employers and workers. The guidance includes recommended actions to reduce […]