Paving Toolbox Tips
Nov 30, 2020
6 Steps to Shut the Mill Down for Winter
With falling temperatures comes the end of paving season in many parts of North America. Even if you aren’t in an area where it’s time to put equipment in storage […]
Oct 19, 2020
4 Steps to Protect the Mat when Warming the Paver
This time of year, you put extra effort into protect the mat from the screed. Parts of North America have ambient temperatures too cool for paving, but municipalities and residential […]
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 […]