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Mitigating Environmental Challenges Faced by Asphalt Contractors

Learn about the exposures, claim scenarios, and best practices for preventing claims related to air and noise pollution in the asphalt industry. Understand how to protect yourself from environmental risks on job sites and during transportation.

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Mitigating Environmental Challenges Faced by Asphalt Contractors

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  1. Environmental Challenges Facing Asphalt Contractors

    Don’t Let the Ghost Get You
  2. What Are The Exposures Claim Scenarios Best Practices for Preventing a Claim Methods of Protection
  3. What Are the Exposures Air and Noise Premises Jobsite (Operational) Transportation
  4. Air and Noise Dust (Silica) Exposure Fugitive Emissions Noise
  5. Premises Leaking Underground/Above Ground Storage Tanks Residual Contamination From Minor, Cumulative Spills of Oils, Fuels, Lubricants, etc. Surface Contamination From Fuels and Lubricants Stored Improperly Unidentified Pre-Existing Contaminants From Previous Owners
  6. Jobsite (Operational) Disturbing Naturally Occurring Asbestos and Silica Release of Oil/Fuels as a Result of Vandalism Site Preparation Work Through Pre-Existing Contaminated Soil Residual Lead Chromate From Paint on Roads
  7. Jobsite (Operational) - Cont. Spills of Chemicals/Fuels Brought On-Site Contamination Caused by Lubricants/Oils and Other Fluids From Field Equipment Release of Fuels/Primer, Oil/Tack as a Result of Over Application Groundwater Contamination From Excavation/Dewatering Operations
  8. Transportation Spills of Asphaltic Cement Pollution Resulting From Collision Fuel/Oil/Tack Spills or Leaks From Vandalism
  9. Claim Scenarios Sand Blasting Causes Lead Contamination $400,000 Rainstorm Washes Tack Into Nearby Stream $200,000 Vandals Cause Fuel Release $35,000 Dewatering Operation $100,000 Ruptured Oil Pipeline $500,000
  10. Claim Scenarios - Cont. Inadequate Erosion Control $150,000 Crane Overturn $650,000 Air Quality Violations $65,000 Air and Noise Class Action Lawsuit $225,000 Forklift Ruptures Fuel Tank $10,000 Plus Fines
  11. Best Practices Have the Proper Risk Transfer Provisions in Your Contract Prior to Signing a Contract Obtain a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Conduct a Pre-Bid Site Walk Through Ensure Fill Material is Clean
  12. Best Practices - Cont. Don’t Sign Waste Manifests Train Workers in Spill Prevention and Emergency Response Use a “One Call” System for Utility Locates Install Erosion/Sediment Control and Inspect/Maintain
  13. Best Practices - Cont. Use Tanks with Secondary Containment Pans and Rainshields or Earthen Berms Provide Collision Protective Barriers Keep Phone Numbers of Spill Response Firms Readily Available
  14. Methods of Protection Contractual or Risk Transfer Self Insurance Limited Jobsite Pollution Coverage Contractor’s Pollution Coverage Environmental Protective Liability
  15. Methods of Protection - Cont. Bodily Injury and Property Damage From Third Parties Disciplinary Proceedings – Fines From Governmental Entities Litigation/Subpoena Expense
  16. Methods of Protection - Cont. Corporate Reputation Rehabilitation Clean-up Costs – Investigation, Monitoring, Disposal of Soil and Water, Containment or Capping Emergency Response
  17. Summary Know the Risk Control or Contain the Risk Transfer the Risk Don’t Let the Ghost Get You
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