SAFE WORK PROCEDURE WITH ASPHALT

1. OBJECTIVE

 The following procedure aims to indicate and identify the risks associated with working
with hot asphalt, in order to reduce accidents and achieve better quality in the work.
 Control environmental aspects and risks of accidents and occupational diseases during
asphalt work.

2. AREAS OF APPLICATION

 Asphalt pavement construction area carried out by HERPUCON SA's own personnel or
sub-contractors, in the facilities of THE WORK IN EXECUTION.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES

CONSTRUCTION RESIDENT: Ensure that in his/her area of responsibility the asphalt application
work must have the necessary permits and procedures for the task approved by SSOMA
SUPERVISION before beginning. Ensure that area and equipment conditions are maintained as
those recorded when the permit was generated.

CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR: Ensure that only trained, certified and authorized personnel
operate asphalt application equipment. Ensure that the equipment is given the use for which it
was designed. Ensure Pre-use inspection carried out by the equipment operator.

CONSTRUCTION PREVENTIONIST: Advise on risk control matters and measures to prevent the
occurrence of incidents: to personnel, own or third parties, to the facilities, assets of
HERPUCON SA, and ensure compliance with this procedure.

WORKERS:

 Comply with what is established in this procedure, suggest changes, improvements

that could result from innovation ideas of what was established in advance.
 Execute assigned work, ensuring complete knowledge of the activity.
 Complete the work within the established deadlines and specifications.
 Responsible for the proper use of equipment, tools, materials, assigned items and PPE.

4. DEFINITIONS:

Asphalt concrete.- This type of asphalt concrete can be used as a bearing layer for light and
medium traffic, as a base for flexible pavements for medium and heavy traffic or as an
intermediate layer, Pavement composed of uncrushed aggregate and asphalt cement, mixed in
plant, hot.

Aggregates .- It must be uncrushed gravel or combinations of uncrushed gravel and sand, it

must come from hard and resistant rocks, it must not have clay in lumps or as a film adhered
to the grains; and must be free of all organic material. The aggregate is classified as: coarse,
fine, mineral powder and filler.

Surface Treatment.- Surface treatments with asphalt can be used to fulfill the following
functions:
  Provide a low-cost surface for all weather conditions, on light and medium category
roads.
 Seal an existing bearing surface.
 Help an overlay coating adhere to the previous coating.
 Provide a slip resistant surface.
 Provide a temporary cover for a new granular base that will not receive its final cover
for an extended period.
 Cover existing pavements and provide some increase in resistance.
 Serve as a palliative for dust.
 Guide traffic and improve visibility at night; for example, through additions with
contrasting colors.

Primer and Adhesion Risks.- The Adhesion layer is an adhesion layer that is a very light diluted
asphalt application. It is used to ensure adhesion between the paved surface and the new
folder or layer. Since the emulsion is (supposed) not to penetrate the pavement, the amount
applied must be very limited. Although other liquid asphalts can be used as a tack coat (RC-70,
RC-250), diluted emulsions give the best results. This is because they can be diluted to leave a
light and uniform coverage of residual asphalt.

Asphalt emulsion spraying.- In this system the asphalt emulsion is sprayed directly over the
area, forming a thin membrane as a cover. The thin film of asphalt has three beneficial effects:

 The asphalt cover is fixed in situ and prevents its loss due to the erosion forces of wind
and water.
 Due to its black color, asphalt absorbs and maintains solar heat.
 The asphalt membrane tends to keep moisture in the ground, and maintain
impermeability.

Primer.- A primer coat is an application of low viscosity asphalt to a granular base that is
prepared for the placement of an asphalt layer. The primer coat is designed to fulfill several
functions:

 Cover and adhere to loose particles on the surface of the base.

 Harden the surface.
 Waterproof the surface of the base.
 Seal capillary voids.
 Provide adhesion between the base and the next layer.

Sand-Asphalt Pavement .- These are pavements composed of uncrushed aggregate and asphalt
cement, mixed in the plant, hot. The asphalt materials that should be used for the construction
of this type of pavement are 60-70 and 80-100 penetration asphalt cements.

Asphalt Grout - These are seals that are used for surface treatments, they serve to protect
against the infiltration of surface water if it is cracked or porous, provide a non-slip coating to
the old pavement or obtain a surface of a certain color. In all cases the construction process is
the same and consists of watering a small amount of asphalt material on the existing surface
according to previously established dosages.

Densely graded mixtures.- These are mixtures that contain quantities of aggregates in
adequate proportions of all sizes, from coarse to fine, including filler, proportioned in such a
way as to obtain a dense mixture with few voids. Densely graded mixtures have a large
number of contact points between the particles, which can give high frictional resistance and
reduce the possibility of crushing of the particles at the contact points. As the void content is
low, they are not very permeable. In hot asphalt mixes, aggregates with dense granulometry,
or very close to dense, should be preferred.

5. RISKS IN WORK WITH ASPHALT

 The two main routes of entry into the body are inhalation and dermal.
 The probability of inhalation of asphalt fumes is high, since 90 to 95% of the asphalt
used in the world is applied at temperatures above 100°C, whether for paving roads,
roofing or laying floors.
 Asphalt fumes are defined as the cloud of particles created by condensation of the
gaseous state, after the volatilization of asphalt. Some of the asphalt fumes have been
analyzed and present in their composition polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
(naphthalene, fluorene, pyrene, etc.), methane, carbon monoxide, mercaptans,
phenols, etc.
 Inhalation of asphalt fumes can cause respiratory tract irritation. Chronic bronchitis or
other respiratory disorders may also appear after prolonged exposure to high
concentrations of smoke. It is not certain whether the irritating effects of fume
inhalation can also affect the gastrointestinal tract. Where diluted asphalt is handled,
acute or chronic exposure to transport material fumes (oil gas, kerosene) can result in
respiratory tract irritation or “organic solvent syndrome.” Spraying asphalt emulsions
can generate an aerosol. However, the existence of this risk will depend on the particle
size being less than 5 μm.
 Exposure of the skin to high concentrations of asphalt fumes can cause skin irritation
since they can condense on it.
 The skin, for its part, can be affected by severe contact burns - because it is sticky and
not easily removed - when the asphalt is handled hot, or irritation when it is worked at
low temperatures (asphalt mixtures and diluted asphalts). ).

6. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

to. The personnel who work on laying asphalt must be trained to carry out said work, have
knowledge of the properties of asphalt and the associated risks.

b. Before placing the layer of asphalt, primer must be applied to ensure the asphalt adheres to
the contact surface. The sprayer used to impregnate the surface with the primer must be in
good condition for use, verifying that there are no material leaks.

c. The worker in charge of the priming will be provided with their respective personal
protective equipment (helmet, safety boot, gloves), in addition to having goggles and a mask if
necessary. d. Once the priming process is finished, the asphalt will be unloaded in small
mounds, to later be spread using rakes and shovels. At all times, staff will use their safety
equipment, especially gloves to avoid burns due to contact.

and. Trucks used to load and unload asphalt must have all documentation up to date (technical
inspection, insurance, driving license). It will also be provided with all the safety equipment
such as: Backup alarm, rearview mirrors, elements in case of mechanical emergency, etc.
F. When a necessary surface has been reached, the pneumatic roller will be passed, which
must be operated by a trained person and who will also be provided with hearing protection to
protect against exposure to noise. The pneumatic roller, whether manual or mechanical, will
be in good conditions of use. In addition, if it has a mechanical roller, it must also have a
reverse alarm and beacon.

g. No worker may be located behind either the truck or roller. Do not circulate behind them
when they are performing reverse maneuvers.

h. The asphalt laying process will be completed once the entire surface has been covered,
following the steps explained in points: d, e, f.

Yo. In the event that adequate ventilation is not available, the use of respiratory protection
with an organic filter is recommended.

7. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

 The aggregates will be handled in accordance with this procedure. The contractor
must ensure that all its equipment is in adequate mechanical condition and that there
are no lubricant or fuel drips, loose parts and that appropriate measures are taken for
noise reduction as well as emissions control measures.
 Asphalt preparation will be located in a ventilated area, distant from areas frequented
by visitors or other subcontractor workers.
 All asphalt waste will be collected and disposed of, by the contractor, as non-
hazardous construction waste.
 The cleanliness of the sector where the asphalt preparation has been carried out must
be ensured.

8. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

 D.S. No. 005-2012-TR: Regulations of Law No. 29783, Occupational Health and Safety
Law.
 Standard G.050, Safety During Construction.
 Technical Prevention Standards (NTP) of the National Institute of Safety and Hygiene at
Work.
 IPER and ATS.