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We asked, you answered! Screed ops: What’s ‘too close for comfort’ when it comes to the roller getting close to the paver for optimal compaction?
Is it possible to mill with less dust? Here's one idea!
Is it possible to mill with less dust? 🤔
BOMAG worldwide ION DUST SHIELD, in addition to BOMAG’s dust extraction system, reduces hazardous fine dust by 88% using an electrical charge to clump particles into coarse dust for safe disposal. Check out how it works at the end of this video.
Read about how two companies in Canada are using Bomag’s ION DUST SHIELD to make their job sites safer for not only their milling machine operators, but also their paving crews and area pedestrians: https://theasphaltpro.com/articles/mill-with-less-dust-with-bomag-ion-dust-shield/
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Why is it important to keep different types of material separated as it enters the yard? Let us know YOUR thoughts in the comments 🗨️👇
If you don’t know the answer, or you’d like to hear AsphaltPro’s take, subscribe to our Toolbox Tips newsletter. The answer (and some advice on how to tackle this at the plant) will arrive to your inbox next week!
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[CLIP] What resources or initiatives have had the most significant impact on promoting mental health wellness in your workplace? 🗨️👇
In episode 3 of AsphaltPro’s podcast mini-series with Cal Byer, Cal shares dozens of ideas to help construction companies take ‘the next step’ in creating a caring workplace culture. Whether you’re starting at zero or building upon a pre-existing mental health wellness safety program, this episode is a must-listen.
Listen to the podcast: https://buff.ly/3VqQkBE
Thank you to Dynapac North America for sponsoring this important conversation.
Don't wait for co-workers suffering from substance abuse to hit rock bottom before you offer a helping hand
Ingestion of substances accounts for around 8% of all job site fatalities, and this number has been growing every year for a decade! When you pair that with the fact that one in five construction workers has a substance use disorder (according to the National Safety Council), that means we are at increased risk of harming one another or ourselves on the job site.
In the next episode of AsphaltPro’s podcast mini series with Cal Byers, Sandy and Cal explore various topics, including reframing discussions around mental health, the role of leaders in supporting employees, and the implementation of drug testing protocols.
Listen to the podcast: https://buff.ly/3ZHORX3
Thank you to Dynapac North America for sponsoring this important conversation. #sponsored
Subscribe for quick & creative ideas to stop air from leaking at the plant
You don’t have time to stop and perform any huge maintenance projects on your plant right now ⏲️ But what quick and creative ways can you stop air from leaking and eating away at your production this summer?
Share your thoughts in the comments below 🗨️👇
And subscribe to our weekly Toolbox Tips newsletters to get the answer in next week’s email: https://theasphaltpro.com/upgrade-daily-toolbox-talks/
Calculate the full cost of energy at the asphalt plant
When you calculate costs for various asphalt heating methods, do you calculate more than just the cost-per-unit of energy? You should be. For example, do you factor in thermal efficiency? Stack permits?
A small difference in efficiency can make a big difference in how much fuel a heater burns over its lifetime. And, stack permits generate annual costs.
These are the types of things Blythe Construction Inc. (📸) calculated when they installed drywell-style electric heat for the three tanks and hot oil heater at its North Plant in Charlotte, NC.
Calculate the full cost with this free white paper: https://theasphaltpro.com/improving-plant-operations-electric-heat-white-paper/ Process Heating Company #sponsored
Episode 4: Reduce Musculoskeletal Injury, Reduce Opioid Addiction | Cal Byers shares injury prevention strategies
[CLIP] Did you know one in three construction workers have at least one musculoskeletal injury?
Did you know construction workers receive pain prescriptions for musculoskeletal injuries 55% of the time. And, when they do, those prescriptions are 20% stronger doses and 20% longer duration?
These few stats should illustrate why opioid addiction is a risk in our industry. That’s why we tackle the topic of preventing musculoskeletal injuries as a method to reduce opioid addiction in the asphalt industry in Episode 1 of AsphaltPro’s podcast mini-series with Cal Byers at Holmes Murphy.
Listen to the podcast: https://buff.ly/3ZHORX3
Thank you to Dynapac North America for sponsoring this important conversation. #sponsored
View from the office | Coughlin Company recycles Jones Pass Road, elevation 12,000 feet
View from the office 😎 on a cold in-place recycling train in Colorado on Jones Pass, elevation 12,000 feet.
“Throughout the week, Jones Pass Road is used for mining operations and on the weekends, for recreational use,” said Reed Poleszak, project estimator for Coughlin Company, St. George, Utah, adding that many years of heavy traffic had resulted in severe age-related distress.
That’s why Clear Creek County solicited bids for cold in-place recycling (CIR) and asphalt overlay in the summer of 2023.
Read the full story: https://theasphaltpro.com/articles/cir-revitalizes-colorado-mountain-pass/
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Paid leave for mental health? Some asphalt companies are going there!
[CLIP] Does your company offer paid leave to workers when needed for mental health reasons? Perhaps it should be…
It's more cost-effective to help a dedicated employee through tough times than to hire and train a replacement. 🧑🤝🧑💼 Listen to Vince's insights on how taking care of employees benefits everyone in episode 3 of our podcast: https://buff.ly/4auirnE
Thank you to Dynapac North America for sponsoring this important conversation. #sponsored
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Why is mental health treated differently from physical health? 🤔
[CLIP] “When I told people I needed a physical therapist for my shoulder, they were relieved. But when a professor suggested I see a therapist for my mental health, reactions were full of shock and surprise. Mental health is just as crucial as physical health. Let's break the stigma and view mental health as a positive and necessary part of our well-being,” says Vince Hafeli in episode 3
🎧 Listen to the podcast and sign Vince’s Suicide in Construction Awareness Proclamation: https://buff.ly/3ZHORX3
Thank you to our sponsor, Dynapac!
What are your thoughts on this? Share in the comments below! 💬
Project management software for pavement maintenance services? Here's what Andersen Asphalt uses...
Does there exist a project management software that covers every pavement maintenance service that’s simple enough for a small business but robust enough to grow WITH that business?
For Andersen Asphalt, that software was Bitumio. Bitumio streamlined their workflow, handling everything from customer management to scheduling. The software’s simplicity and automation allowed the brothers to bid more accurately and manage contracts seamlessly. Notifications and mobile app features reduced manual communication and enhanced field-office coordination.
Read about their experience: https://theasphaltpro.com/articles/andersen-asphalt-optimizes-efficiency-with-app-bitumio/
Ep. 3: Eliminate the Stigma | Vince Hafeli talks mental health & the provider-protector mindset
True or false: My company is open to discussing PHYSICAL health on the job site.
True or false: My company is open to discussing MENTAL health on the job site.
[CLIP] In Episode 3 of AsphaltPro’s podcast mini-series on mental health wellness and suicide prevention, Vince Hafeli talks about the stigma surrounding mental health. “If we were going to talk about my physical health, would you immediately think that I was about ready to die?” he asks. So, why is the knee-jerk response to mental health that a person has mental illness, depression, or is suicidal? Listen in to hear Vince’s perspective and advice on eliminating this stigma in your organization.
Listen to the full podcast and sign Vince’s Suicide in Construction Awareness Proclamation: https://theasphaltpro.com/suicideprevention/
Thank you to Dynapac North America for sponsoring this important conversation. #sponsored
What energy source should you use for heat at the asphalt plant?
TRUE OR FALSE: A couple decades ago, electricity was much cheaper to use as an energy source for heat than other fossil fuels. Today, natural gas is less expensive.
This is TRUE, but it doesn’t paint the full picture of energy costs over time. In our latest white paper, Process Heating Company dives into the long term costs of various energy sources at the asphalt plant.
Download it now: https://theasphaltpro.com/improving-plant-operations-electric-heat-white-paper/ #sponsored
[CLIP] Is incorporating mental health in your safety program too expensive?
[CLIP] Is incorporating mental health in your safety program too expensive? Vince Hafeli makes the case that it’s too expensive not to in this clip from Episode 2 of AsphaltPro’s podcast mini-series on mental health.
Listen now: https://buff.ly/4bneIte
Thank you to our sponsor, Dynapac North America
[CLIP] What’s the first step to prioritizing mental health in your organization?
[CLIP] What’s the first step to prioritizing mental health in your organization? In Episode 2 of AsphaltPro’s podcast mini-series on mental health, Vince Hafeli shares how Ajax Paving Industries of Florida incorporated this type of training into its organization.
Listen now: https://buff.ly/4bneIte
Thank you to our sponsor, Dynapac North America
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Tracked or wheeled pavers? Which is right for your paving needs?
In this article, we explore the pros and cons of each type of paver and the different factors you should consider when purchasing your first paver: https://buff.ly/3wpVaWc
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