by sandiw | Jan 31, 2022 | LTAP
We are in the peak of the winter (hopefully) and it is a smart time to catch up on equipment maintenance and other shop projects to get out of the cold and the wind a bit. But some of those things don’t mix together well and it’s time to remind the entire crew of the...
by sandiw | Jan 31, 2022 | LTAP
In the world of pavement preservation, some of the tools have narrower application and some are pretty versatile. Chip seals are one of the tools that can serve a wide range of pavement distress conditions. Chip seal is one or more layers of aggregate embedded in...
by sandiw | Jan 31, 2022 | LTAP
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has expanded its list of Proven Safety Countermeasures and you can probably find one or more that can be impactful for your roadway network. There are now 28 countermeasures promoted by the Office of Safety, arranged under...
by sandiw | Jan 10, 2022 | LTAP
Roadway departure crashes in Delaware rival those related to impaired driving, which we discussed a bit back in November. Indeed, between 2015 and 2019, roadway departure was a factor in 28% of fatalities and 16% of serious injuries, right behind impaired driving. ...
by sandiw | Jan 10, 2022 | LTAP
The hazards of winter weather are upon us. As first responders, the public works community will confront those hazards head-on and it is essential that we take a few minutes out and remind crews of best practices to avoid occupational injuries associated with...
by sandiw | Jan 10, 2022 | LTAP
Well, we’ll see. Longitudinal asphalt paving joints, whether at the centerline or at other paver passes, are common starter kits for distresses in the asphalt surface. There are a few reasons for longitudinal joints being problem children. When a project allows the...
