Asphalt Paving Shop Maintenance

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification o Health Hazards: Inhalation of asphalt fumes and exhaust from equipment can cause respiratory irritation Skin contact with hot engine parts or equipment can cause burns Prolonged exposure to chemicals such as lubricants, fuels, and solvents used in equipment maintenance can lead to skin and respiratory issues Prolonged exposure to silica dust (if present from aggregates or worksite) can lead to lung diseases like silicosis

Physical hazards

Risk of burns from hot equipment or asphalt during handling Risk of fire or explosion from fuel, asphalt heating systems, or flammable liquids Slip, trip, and fall hazards from oil or fluid spills in the bays

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

▪ Fumes from asphalt and exhaust may cause respiratory irritation. ▪ Hot surfaces or materials can cause burns. ▪ Prolonged exposure to solvents and fuels may lead to skin and respiratory issues. ▪ Flammable materials present.

Precautionary statements

▪ Wear appropriate PPE (respirators, gloves, long sleeves, safety glasses, steel-toed boots). ▪ Avoid inhalation of fumes and vapors; ensure good ventilation. 1 ▪ Keep flammable materials stored safely. ▪ Use proper lifting techniques when handling heavy equipment parts.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

o Health Hazards: ▪ Inhalation of asphalt fumes and exhaust from equipment can cause respiratory irritation. ▪ Skin contact with hot engine parts or equipment can cause burns. ▪ Prolonged exposure to chemicals such as lubricants, fuels, and solvents used in equipment maintenance can lead to skin and respiratory issues. ▪ Prolonged exposure to silica dust (if present from aggregates or worksite) can lead to lung diseases like silicosis. o Physical Hazards: ▪ Risk of burns from hot equipment or asphalt during handling. ▪ Risk of fire or explosion from fuel, asphalt heating systems, or flammable liquids. ▪ Slip, trip, and fall hazards from oil or fluid spills in the bays.