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Injury Prevention Resources for Construction - Road Construction
Asphalt | Traffic Control
The following links list tools, publications, and other resources to help prevent the most common injuries and illnesses in the construction industry. These resources may not meet all the requirements for health and safety in British Columbia. Please check the Workers Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, and related materials for specific WorkSafeBC requirements.
Asphalt
Engineering Control Guidelines for Hot Mix Asphalt Pavers -- Part I: New Highway-Class Pavers
"This document represents the collaborative efforts of industry, labor, and government to protect the health of workers exposed to asphalt fumes during paving operations. Guidelines are presented for implementing engineering controls that reduce highway asphalt fumes at the source. Such primary prevention methods are the cornerstone of public and occupational health."
Source: NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
OSHA Technical Links: Asphalt Fumes
List of "technical links" to internal and external online resources.
Source: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
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