When it comes to the condition of your asphalt and/or concrete surfaces, safety matters. Otherwise, you could be held liable for injuries sustained on your property as a result of improper maintenance.

“All Maryland businesses, corporations, employers and business owners have a legal obligation and responsibility to properly maintain all areas of their property,” explains one Baltimore, Maryland lawyer. “This includes parking lots, driveways and sidewalks.

But safety should be a primary concern way before trip and fall injuries are even possible. Safety should be one of the first things you consider during the hiring process. You need to find an asphalt contractor who puts safety first.

The Importance of an Asphalt Contractor Who Puts Safety First

Construction sites present immediate hazards to both workers and the nearby public. This is why safe work practices are so important and why you should only hire an asphalt contractor who puts safety first.

1. Highway (Roadway) Safety: There are hazards that exist in every workplace. When that workplace is adjacent to speeding vehicles, those hazards are multiplied. Click Here to learn more.
2. Equipment: The asphalt and concrete paving process require a lot of equipment, including heavy machinery and vehicles. This equipment should be regularly maintained and inspected for any issues.
3. Materials: Contact with paving materials can result in burns and other injuries. Because of this, all employees should wear protective apparel – long-sleeved shirts, long pants, face and eye protection, and hard hats – when working. Additionally, high-visibility garments should be used, especially during roadside work.

PTG Enterprises: We Care About Safety

PTG Enterprises has been in the asphalt paving, concrete, and masonry business for more than a decade. Our crews are the best available, and they know how to perform their job the right way, the safe way. To minimize the number of job site accidents, PTG Enterprises has implemented strict safety procedures and all employees must participate in annual OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) safety training.

1. PTG Enterprises has an extensive safety program and in-house safety committee, which ensures our company abides by OSHA regulations.
2. All PTG Enterprises employees working in a construction zone must wear suitable personal protective apparel and equipment at all time.
3. We conduct a pre-construction safety briefing as well as daily safety briefings to advise our crews of site-specific hazards and emergency procedures.
4. PTG Enterprises ensures all equipment – including our vehicles – receives regular maintenance and inspections.
5. Emergency response plans are in effect for all hazards to which our workers may be exposed.
6. PTG Enterprises holds monthly meetings to discuss new safety regulations and any areas of concern, which keeps our employees up-to-date.
7. And More!

It is the policy of PTG Enterprises that we will provide a safe work environment on every job site. This is our commitment to our customers, as well as our employees, contractors, sub-contractors, and their families.

If you have any questions about Finding an Asphalt Contractor Who Puts Safety First, please contact PTG Enterprises today by calling 410-636-8777, or click here today! You can also check us out on Facebook and Twitter.