Asphalt is a durable material that can withstand a lot of weather and abuse. Paving companies use heavy-duty asphalt tools to construct our nation’s roads and to pave parking lots. Asphalt is also commonly used to seal and weather-proof the roofs of industrial buildings, and most home driveways are paved with asphalt, too. Here are some different ways to use asphalt that you might not be aware of.
Working on any jobsite comes with dangers that should be navigated in a safe manner. Not every asphalt or seal coating job is on a safe parking lot, where risk of injury is lower; some jobs involve paving a new roadway right next to traffic, where you’re at the mercy of hundreds of drivers of all skills levels. Beyond the inherent risks of working alongside traffic, working with asphalt can also have negative health effects. The chemicals used in asphalt and seal coating can cause injury if you’re exposed to them without the proper safety equipment. Follow some basic rules to work safely around asphalt and to stay healthy.