Asphalt Review - Volume 29 Number 2 (June / July 2010)

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ASPHALT REVIEW CEO’s report I am writing this just as the 14th AAPA Road Construction and Surfacing Health and Safety Conference has concluded. There were many very interesting discussions and we will feature some of these in the next edition of Asphalt Review. The conference raised a range of issues from the structure of various bitumen hoses to the new national model health and safety laws. It also discussed a range of technical innovations and legislative issues such as the traffic management registration scheme in Queensland. One of the highlights of the conference was the papers on safety around road construction work sites, particularly on the benefits of reducing motorist speed around those sites to zero; that is to close the road. These discussions were followed by a panel discussion and workshop on working under traffic, speed management and enforcement. These discussions noted that some motorists may be distracted as they pass worksites. They may be using their mobile phone, changing their radio station or even having a morning coffee. Others may be affected by drink or drugs. In some cases, motorists are just in a hurry and ignore speed limits. The preferred safety option is therefore to close the road. Road closures not only increase safety, they also usually result in significant cost and time savings. But it is not always possible to close a road. In these cases, it is important that all those involved in the project continue to focus on safety with the aim always being zero incidents. To achieve this requires every person involved to be vigilant. Traffic controllers must be suitably trained and equipped, signage must be accurate and visible – and removed when it is not required. Protective barriers must be well positioned and designed – including filling plastic barriers with water and securing them together. Appropriate clothing is also essential, both day and night. Another significant part of the conference was a workshop for health John Lambert, CEO, AAPA and safety representatives from AAPA branches to meet and identify key areas that AAPA should focus on over the next two years. This workshop identified a number of potential opportunities including preparing an AAPA model check list to be used when closing a worksite to ensure signage is removed, better sharing of industry alerts and providing industry-relevant training to handle dangerous goods. A report on this workshop will be prepared for discussion in the AAPA State Branches. Many of the delegates at the conference commented that it was a great success and that they will be taking a lot of significant learnings from it. I would therefore like to thank Scott Mathews and Denise McQueen from Hallmark Editions, the conference organisers, for a great conference. I also thank the Platinum Sponsor, Fulton Hogan, and Bronze sponsor, Sparke Helmore Lawyers, as well as all the presenters who put so much into this conference. The other major event that has occurred recently in our industry is the commencement of the AAPA/Austroads Warm Mix Validation Project. This is a major project supported by AAPA and state road authorities to validate the hypothesis that warm mix is equal or better than hot mix asphalt. There is an article in this edition of Asphalt Review detailing this project and I recommend that you read it. The project highlights the strength of AAPA to bring together both industry and state road authority members to work together for the common good of our industry. AAPA has successfully worked for 40 years to support our industry and will continue to do so for many years to come. The warm mix project is just one example of many significant projects that have and are being undertaken nationally and in individual states. For example; at present AAPA is currently undertaking studies into perpetual pavements, sprayer calibration and skid resistance. It is also constantly updating its training courses and in conjunction with Austroads, the Pavement Work Tips series. Through its liaison groups, AAPA is bringing together industry and government agencies to help grow our industry and make even better roads. Most recently, this has led to a Bituminous Surfacing Working Group being established in the Northern Territory. A State Executive Officer is also being sought in Western Australia to support our industry in that state. An advertisement for that position is included in this Asphalt Review. AAPA is also working to produce a range of material to support our industry. This includes a publication on Environmental and Safety benefits of flexible pavements and a new DVD highlighting the importance of flexible pavements to the economic and social growth of Australia. AAPA also represents our industry in negotiations with the Federal Government over issues such as greenhouse reporting and through working in bodies such as Roads Australia. AAPA’s membership of the Global Asphalt Pavement Alliance allows it to make available the latest information on developments from around the world. AAPA will therefore continue to serve the flexible pavements industry to achieve a sustainable, growing, safe and knowledgeable industry. 16 ROADS JUNE 2010/JULY 2010
Chairman’s report ASPHALT REVIEW The flexible pavements industry has a good health and safety record understanding we are working with hot bitumen, with heavy equipment and often near to moving traffic. However, we must strive to always improve, to always do better. Zero health and safety incidents must be the ultimately aim of our industry. AAPA’s successful Health and Safety Conference which has just finished is one of the initiatives our association leads to support our industry to continually improve its health and safety performance. Always considering road closure, managing signage, providing safe equipment and training are just some of the issues that were discussed at the conference and are issues we should always take into account. The conference also provided the opportunity for workshops to bring together experts across out industry and AAPA will be using those discussions to continue in its role of supporting our industry. The discussions at the Conference supported the need for everyone in our industry to always be vigilant and take responsibility for health and safety. With the support of our members we will soon be providing key lag indicators such as lost time injury and medical treatment frequency rates to provide an understanding of the actual performance of the overall industry, the trends, and allowing each member to understand how they compare. The AAPA Health and Safety conference highlighted just one of the Louis Nucifora, Chairman, AAPA ways that AAPA helps our industry. AAPA does a lot more for our industry than just holding successful conference. It also represents our industry in a number of ways including to state road authorities in each state and nationally. It also manages number of projects including the recent $1 million warm mix asphalt validation project which is featured in this edition of Asphalt Review. AAPA and the AAPA Board is committed to supporting and growing our industry, achieving the goals set in its Strategic Plan. These focus on achieving a sustainable, profitable and safe industry that recognises the importance benefits of flexible pavements for the benefit of its members and all road users. Moving forward, I look forward to next reporting on our progress over the last year and the outlook for the year ahead. The Asphalt Review Magazine, prepared by the Australian Asphalt Pavement Association (AAPA) is now also produced as a supplement in the ROADS magazine. To gain access to a broader readership, AAPA has undertaken to publish within ROADS, but its content will maintain the uniqueness and specialty focus on flexible pavements that Asphalt Review has provided for over 25 years. Availability of this and future issues of the Asphalt Review will continue via the AAPA web site: www.aapa.asn.au in addition to its inclusion in ROADS magazine. The publishing schedule is: February-March; June-July; and October- November. Asphalt Review reports on the flexible pavements and bituminous surfacing industry in Australia and New Zealand. It is published by ROADS Magazine on behalf of Australian Asphalt Pavement Association Limited (ABN 31 000 770 123), a non-profit organisation formed to promote the economic use of asphalt and other bituminous bound products based on sound technical and commercial grounds for the benefit of its members, their customers and the community. Articles in Asphalt Review may be reprinted provided acknowledgement is given. Contributions of a news or technical nature on all aspects of asphalt and bituminous surfacing are welcome. ADMINISTRATION AAPA Head Office Level 2, 5 Wellington Street Kew, Vic 3101 Tel: (03) 9853 3595 Fax: (03) 9853 3484 Email: info@aapa.asn.au Website: www.aapa.asn.au Asphalt Review Editor: Rex Pannell Email: rex.pannell@halledit.com.au Advertising: Yuri Mamistvalov Email yuri@halledit.com.au Tel: (03) 8534 5008 ROADS JUNE 2010/JULY 2010 17
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