5 Safety Awareness Tips for Asphalt Paving

Working with asphalt can be a dangerous job. Even experienced individuals can have accidents or be killed while working with asphalt. But if you’re committed to doing your own asphalt work, there are a few things you can do to minimize your risk of injury. Here are some of our top safety awareness tips for asphalt paving:

1.     Use the Correct Equipment

In order to stay safe when laying asphalt paving, you need to make sure you use the correct equipment. However, the equipment you use doesn’t have to be brand new; you can use used pavement equipment. But it does need to be in good working order. This used pavement equipment from RoadTec is fully functional and safe. They have plenty of used asphalt pavers for sale as well as used reclaimers, stabilizers, and cold planers. Having the correct equipment could save your life.

2.     Take Care When Getting on or Off Equipment

One of the most common causes of injury to equipment operators is getting on or off the machine. When it comes to getting on a moving piece of equipment (like an asphalt paver), making sure you’re climbing onto and exiting the machine in the correct way is important for your safety.

Before getting onto the equipment, it’s a good idea to make sure your gloves and boots are clean and free of mud. You should also consider purchasing some “high grip” gloves. These will help you to grip better than normal gloves. If you can, you should install hand and foot holds onto the asphalt paving machine. If this is not possible, then consider using a step ladder for access instead.

When climbing on and off the equipment, make sure you use a three point stance. This will help you to stay upright and avoid falling and injuring yourself. You should also remember to avoid carrying objects when climbing.

3.     Be Aware of Obstructions

Trees and overhead power lines, as well as buried utilities, can be dangerous. It’s important to make sure you know exactly what obstructions may be in your way and use physical barriers or barrier tape to mark out their location. This will help you to avoid injury.

4.     Stop People Crowding Your Machine

People love watching asphalt work being completed. But the more people watching and crowding the machine, the higher the chance of someone getting hurt. It’s a good idea to ask people to stand back when you’re using the equipment. You should also make sure you check that the area is clear before starting work.

5.     Create a Secure Paving Area

In order to reduce the chances of an accident occurring, it’s a good idea to secure the work area from passersby. This is simple to do if you are paving a private driveway, but not quite as easy if you are paving a road or parking lot. Use barricades and signs to warn others of the obstruction and make sure that people working alongside you are wearing the correct safety gear.

Working with asphalt is often dangerous, so it’s a good idea to hire a professional to complete the work for you. If you’re working with asphalt, then make sure you follow some of our top tips above to reduce your chances of serious injury or death.

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