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Depending on the type of work being conducted, a hot work permit is essential to promoting safety in hazardous locations. Hot work is defined as tasks performed that involve fire hazards, such as welding, tasks using spark-producing equipment, cutting, grinding, soldering, etc. To reduce risks related to combustion, businesses require workers to hold a hot […]

As asphalt professionals around North America gear up for season shut down, a few items go into the shop for the winter. You order new parts for next season and those go on the shelf as well. That’s good planning. Here’s some good advice from the team at ALL-TEST Pro LLC, Old Saybrook, Connecticut, for […]

If the screed leaves a line in the mat, the roller operator is called on to smooth it out. Mat imperfections, divots, cool spots, anything that isn’t perfect gets left to the breakdown, intermediate and finish rollers to take care of. That means the compaction equipment must be in perfect working order, so the first […]

Like all equipment, when choosing a sealcoating machine, uptime, speed, efficiency and durable, high-quality results are on the line. To be successful the unit must deliver on all fronts. But not every sealcoat machine is right for every contractor. Follow these guidelines for optimal productivity and profits. The first thing to consider is the type […]

Save on Costs with Your Professional Guide to Asphalt Mix Delivery Part 1—Take a New Look at Haul Truck Maintenance For the 2017 paving season, we dive into an essential area of project management for asphalt professionals: safe and timely delivery of hot-mix or warm-mix asphalt (HMA/WMA) to the paving site. During this eight-part series, […]

With the number of moving parts and many pieces of heavy machinery at an asphalt plant, employees must be on alert for safe operations at all times. Even when moving parts stop, safety should be top of mind. Susan Lasser, J.D., prepared an article for Products Liability Law Daily Dec. 16, 2014, that included the […]

Imagine this: You’re out on a job and about to fill up your rollers’ tanks when you realize that your water truck won’t start. You can’t sit around waiting for someone else on the job to come over and jump the truck. With a portable jump starter, this situation can be remedied in seconds. New […]

Most paving contractors know exactly how to handle their equipment for winter storage. They know they need to apply lubricants, prepare the batteries and schedule maintenance and inspections. What many of us may not know is how to handle our Tier IV equipment—both for winter storage and for general upkeep throughout the paving season. Many […]