Paving JHA: hazards, controls and PPE.
Start from this template, add what's different on your site today, and have the crew sign.
| Hazards · Paving |
|---|
| Burns from hot mix (around 300 °F), the screed and hot tools |
| Traffic passing the work zone |
| Struck-by the paver, rollers and dump trucks backing in |
| Asphalt fumes |
Controls
- Long sleeves and gloves near hot mix.
- Traffic control up before work starts, set to MUTCD Part 6.
- Spotter for every truck backing to the paver. Backup alarms working.
- Stay clear of the auger and screed. Keep the paver's guards on.
All 5 hazards and 6 controls → · MUTCD Part 6
Toolbox talk: Hot mix and traffic
A starting point, not a finished JHA. Walk the site and have the competent person sign it.
Hazards
- Burns from hot mix (around 300 °F), the screed and hot tools
- Traffic passing the work zone
- Struck-by the paver, rollers and dump trucks backing in
- Asphalt fumes
- Heat stress on hot days
Controls
- Long sleeves and gloves near hot mix.
- Traffic control up before work starts, set to MUTCD Part 6.
- Spotter for every truck backing to the paver. Backup alarms working.
- Stay clear of the auger and screed. Keep the paver's guards on.
- Work upwind of fumes where you can; run the paver's fume system.
- Water, rest and shade on hot days.
PPE
- Hard hat
- High-vis vest (Class 2; Class 3 at night)
- Long sleeves and long pants
- Heat-resistant gloves
- Steel-toe boots
- Safety glasses
OSHA rules
MUTCD Part 6 · 29 CFR 1926.200-1926.203 · 29 CFR 1926.602 · 29 CFR 1926.95
Toolbox talk: Hot mix and traffic
- Hot mix comes off the truck around 300 °F. Long sleeves and gloves.
- Traffic control goes up before work starts.
- Know where the traffic side is and keep your back off it.
- Trucks backing to the paver need a spotter. Never walk behind a backing truck.
- Water and shade on hot days; the mat makes it hotter.
The full talk, with questions for the crew →
A starting point, not a finished JHA. Walk the site, add what's different today, and have the competent person sign it.
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Questions crews ask
What are the hazards of paving?
Burns from hot mix (around 300 °F), the screed and hot tools. Traffic passing the work zone. Struck-by the paver, rollers and dump trucks backing in. Asphalt fumes. Heat stress on hot days.
What controls go in a paving JHA?
Long sleeves and gloves near hot mix. Traffic control up before work starts, set to MUTCD Part 6. Spotter for every truck backing to the paver. Backup alarms working. Stay clear of the auger and screed. Keep the paver's guards on. Work upwind of fumes where you can; run the paver's fume system.
What PPE is needed for paving?
Hard hat, High-vis vest (Class 2; Class 3 at night), Long sleeves and long pants, Heat-resistant gloves, Steel-toe boots, Safety glasses. Add what your site and the task's SDS call for.
Which OSHA rules cover paving?
MUTCD Part 6; 29 CFR 1926.200-1926.203; 29 CFR 1926.602; 29 CFR 1926.95.
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