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When raking or shoveling hot asphalt , always wear gloves , long pants , long sleeves , and boots .
1 . Only trained and qualified personnel should operate the paver . 2 . Operators should study manufacturer ’ s manuals before operating the paver . 3 . Operators should know location and function of all controls of the paver . 4 . NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL USE ARE ALLOWED ! 5 . Pay attention to all DANGER , WARNING , and CAUTION labels on the machine -- they are there for good reasons . 6 . Know what Personal Protective Equipment is needed to operate and work around the paver . 7 . Know how to properly wear and maintain Personal Protective Equipment . 8 . Do not wear clothing or jewelry that could be caught in moving parts . 9 . Asphalt materials are very hot and can cause extreme injury . Know where to get assistance in case of an emergency . ( Some of the new superpave and matrix mixes require even higher than normal temperatures for placement and compaction .) 10 . Know how to use a fire extinguisher and what type of extinguisher is needed for asphalt fires . 11 . Know where the first aid kit is located . 12 . When raking or shoveling hot asphalt , always wear gloves , long pants , long sleeves , and boots . 13 . Be aware of your surroundings . Know traffic flow direction ; location of road cones , barrels , and barricades . Know where the curbs and any manhole covers are located . 14 . When trucks are dumping hot mix into the paver hopper , STAND CLEAR . 15 . Use a knowledgeable signal person to help back loaded trucks . 16 . When backing , truck drivers should stop if they lose sight of the signal person . 17 . Make sure dump trucks are on level , stable ground before raising the dump bed .
18 . Ensure that truck drivers and other workers are aware of any overhead power lines and the height of the lines . 19 . Keep paver deck clean . Good housekeeping can prevent injuries . 20 . Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated . Watch out for other workers . Get them in the shade if they show symptoms of heat exposure . 21 . Constant awareness of the location of equipment is required . Watch out for equipment that is starting into motion . 22 . Pavers are not transportation vehicles . Only those personnel needed to operate the pavers hold be allowed to ride on the paver .
Keeping safety front and center , top of mind , is not an option . Clearly there is much that goes into ensuring workers are safe on the job . The goal is to minimize and manage any risks while insisting on safe practices ... so every worker can return home safely after a day ’ s work ! www . callape . com [ 40 ] 1.800.210.5923