Posts Tagged ‘safety’




Paving Season Kick Off

Published by Karen on April 3rd, 2013

While the 2013 paving season is well-underway at our Los Angeles and Atlanta branch offices and other areas across the country, our Chicago-based teams and crews are gearing up for a busy season!  This means that our mechanics and crews are hard at work performing thorough checks of all trucks, trailers, and tankers to ensure our customers continue to receive the highest level of service possible.  Check out some recent photos of our team working hard!

Servicing Equipment

Equipment Prep

 

 

 

 

 

 

At Rose Paving, customer satisfaction is our goal.  No job is complete until we verify your satisfaction in accordance with our 20-point Quality Assurance & Safety Program.  We never accept shortcuts or compromises when it comes to the quality of our work.  This is why we always use the highest quality materials and state-of-the-art equipment and application techniques.

Click here to see photos of our Corporate Headquarters and our vast collection of vehicles and equipment.

 

No Comments

It’s Paving Season!

Published by Candace on June 15th, 2011

Despite some heavy rains lately in the Midwest, our Bridgeview-based team, crews, and equipment are hard at work!

Recently we held our annual safety training at our corporate headquarters in Bridgeview, IL to help kick-off the start of the paving season.  Here at Rose Paving, we utilize mandatory training days to indoctrinate and explain to team members the company philosophy on safety, the proper precautions required of every team member, and various potential hazards associated with particular jobs.

Safety Training

Safety Training

In 2010, Rose Paving teams logged over 30,000 man-hours without a lost-time accident.  We have also invested over 425 hours in safety training for team members in 2010, and continually strive for ways to make our teams safer.  From the use of infrared cameras with the crackseal team and safety vests for all Project Managers and Site Engineers, to a full-time Director of Operations who oversees the safety program, Rose Paving is committed to an accident-free and safe workplace for all employees.

Servicing Equipment

Servicing Equipment

And who could forget?  All winter long, our mechanics and crews are checking and re-checking our trucks, trailers, tankers, and other various pieces of equipment housed at our Corporate Headquarters.  Everything is inspected so that our customers will get the best service possible.

CLICK HERE to see more photos of our corporate HQ and our vast collection of vehicles and equipment!

What does your company do to get ready for your customers?

No Comments

A Closer Look at Lot Marking

Published by Candace on June 1st, 2011

Striping a newly paved parking lot is important for two main reasons–aesthetics and safety. The color contrast of a newly striped lot is attractive and promotes a positive image for the property. More importantly, striping serves to direct people safely around the parking lot by designating drive lanes, fire lanes, ADA-accessible areas, crosswalks, and parking spaces.

Lot Marking with Bumper Blocks

Lot Marking with Bumper Blocks

Striping over various surfaces requires different materials.  For example, striping over fresh asphalt or sealer requires a water-borne coating.  These paints are typically formulated with lead-free pigments and do not contain any “active solvents.”  Striping over concrete substrates requires chlorinated rubber paint for optimal adherence.  These paints are essentially a modified alkyd with strong solvents to promote adhesion and disperse the chlorinated rubber.

Paints should be applied using an airless striping machine at a minimum of 13 mil wet film thickness to ensure long-lasting, high-quality lot marking.  Typical drying time is 30 minutes; however, traffic should remain off the lot for at least one full hour.

Is your lot properly marked?  Promote safety and look great with new lot marking!

Click here to learn more about lot marking, including ADA and specialty markings.

Lot Marking Application

Lot Marking Application

Got a question about lot marking?  Comment below or contact one of our parking lot experts at (888) 773-ROSE.

Comments 2

A.D.A. Requirements on Parking Lots

Published by Candace on April 6th, 2011

The Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) was passed in 1990 to ensure uniform compliance with standards for the benefit of those with disabilities. Its scope encompasses everything from the width of doorways and force required to open them to the use of Braille in elevators to assist the visually impaired.  Most common in relation to pavement are the standards for disabled parking, access aisles, curb ramps, signage and markings etc.  Some states and municipalities also have laws which regulate proper accessibility for the disabled.  Many people think that all buildings older than 1990 are “grandfathered,” and do not have to comply with the federal requirements of the A.D.A.  This is actually not true- all building owners are under an ongoing obligation to remove any and all barriers to entry.  (Click here for a complete explanation of the A.D.A.)

Incorrect fine shown on sign

Incorrect fine shown on sign

A.D.A. advocates claim that businesses have had enough time and money to comply with the requirements.  Recent discussions with Villages around the Chicagoland area revealed that an inventory of all properties would be taken and any accessibility issues would be noted.  Those properties not in compliance would be put on notice, and must make changes within a certain time period.  Those still in violation could face a fine.  The good news is there may be a tax credit available to small businesses who seek to improve access to their facility.  A tax advisor should be consulted for further information on this.

Read more…

No Comments

Be Safe When You Pave

Published by Jessica on September 15th, 2010

pavingsafelyPaving a busy parking lot can pose a dangerous situation to drivers, pedestrians, and even workers if the proper precautions are not taken.  Rose Paving requires that all of our team members complete safety training each year and we reinforce what we learn during “tool-box” talks on a biweekly basis.  Before starting a paving project on your site, be sure the following safety tips are followed:

  1. There should be an adequate amount of barricades (equipped with lights for night-time use) and/or cones in order to safely enclose the area that is being worked on as well as prevent traffic from entering the area. String and caution tape may also be used to block off sections.
  2. Make sure the area barricaded off is large enough so that passersby are not too close to machines or work in progress.  A safe distance is necessary to prevent exposure to open flames, sparks, fumes, and dust/debris from a construction zone.
  3. All workers should be dressed in the proper attire to ensure visibility to everyone in the construction zone.  This includes wearing brightly colored shirts and vests with reflective tape.
  4. Have the proper Personal Protection Equipment (P.P.E.) on-site at all times and make sure all workers are using the equipment to help prevent injuries.  This includes wearing protective gloves, eyeglasses, hard hats, hearing protection, etc. 
  5. Ensure proper traffic control.  Posting directional signs or having a flagger directing traffic will help keep individuals outside of the construction site.  It will also help people recognize that work is being done and that they need to slow down or use an alternate route.
  6. Designate specific entry/exit routes for the trucks and equipment to help avoid collisions or other car accidents from occurring on-site.  Although workers may know where to go, the general public can become confused.

Thank you to Josh Garrett, national project coordinator, for contributing these on-the-job safety tips for this week’s post.  If you have any questions or would like more information on safety in paving, please comment below.

Comment 1

39 Years

rssSign up to receive news as well as other site updates!