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TOOL BOX TALKS TRAINING NOTES Date
Jan-
2022

ASPHALT AND BITUMEN

INTRODUCTION
Working with asphalt and or bitumen often carries a double risk. A primary risk from working with
very hot materials, and a secondary risk from the location, normally roads and roofs!

WHY?
Reduce the risk of injury: The correct use of safe working arrangements tied in with worker
education will eliminate the vast majority of injury sustained by persons working asphalt or bitumen
and in the vicinity of streets and roads
Avoid prosecution: Any interference with free flowing traffic as a result of inappropriate street or
roadwork activity may lead to prosecution by the police.
Public relations: The bad publicity arising from incidents of accident or injury in the vicinity of street
and road works can seriously damage the reputation of a company.

DO DON’T
 Plan tasks using asphalt and/or bitumen taking into  DON’T allow untrained persons to
account the local environment (roads, roofs, etc). use these materials unless they are
 Apply hot work precautions including PPE, fire being directly supervised.
appliances, after work checks, etc.  DON’T Use asphalt or bitumen pots
 Fence off areas where asphalt / bitumen work is to be that show visible signs of damage.
carried out to prevent access by other employees and  DON’T Position plant or equipment
/ or the public. Where applicable, traffic control will in such a way that it protrudes past
need to be deployed. the marked safety zone or on to
 Signpost the type of work in hand (particularly when pedestrian routes / pathways.
asphalting).  DON’T Store site materials on
 Ensure suitable PPE is available, serviceable, and pathways and walkways where
used! pedestrians may come into contact
with them.
 Wear hi-visibility vests when working on or near
roads.
 Have suitable and serviceable fire extinguishers
within arm’s reach. Ensure all know how to use them.
 Have a first aid kit within reasonable access. Ensure
basic treatment for burns is known.
 Ensure asphalt / bitumen pots are serviceable and, in
particular, that taps are working.
 Avoid the need to carry hot asphalt/bitumen over any
distance
 Carry out checks 30 minutes after hot work has been
completed for any residual risk.
 If in doubt consult your Supervisor.