Construction Memo 16-10 Significant Changes to the Approved List for Non-Epoxy Portland Cement Concrete Sealers
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INDOT – Super Slab Construction Project
Source: INDOT
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
US 40 (South A Street) from South 3rd Street to South 11th Street, and US 40 (South 11th Street) from South A Street to East Main Street.
US 27 (8th Street) from South O Street to North D Street, and US 27 (Chester Blvd.) from North F Street to Whitewater River bridge.
City of Richmond, Wayne County
Des. No.: 0013790 and 0100701
Contract No.: R-30397
INDOT is testing implementation of a new pavement treatment approach for PCCP Pavement Rehab, Precast Concrete Pavement (PCP). Several experimental projects are, or will be coordinated, as each set of projects will involve testing a different PCP system. US 40 in Richmond is the first of these test projects. A Precast Concrete Pavement Forum was hosted by the Joint Transportation Research Project (JTRP) on August 11 addressing the general use of PCP.
Now we are detailing and preparing to bid, award and accomplish this first test project. Thank you for your interest in the project and helping INDOT in improving and increasing the effectiveness of our pavement operations.
Timeline (Anticipated):
- Project Information Meeting: September 16, 2016 @ 1:00 pm at the Greenfield District Main Conference Room
- Anticipated Contract Letting Date: January 19, 2017
PROJECT QUESTIONS
Please submit questions to Joann Wooldridge (jwooldridge@indot.in.gov)
Concrete and Cement Safety
As with most products used in construction, there is always the potential for injury or illness when you don’t take the proper precautions. This is true with concrete and cement. Potential hazards for employees working with these products include:
- Eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation from exposure to cement dust.
- Eye contamination can cause redness, chemical burns and even blindness.
- Skin irritation may be anything from contact dermatitis, allergic reactions, thickening or cracking of the skin to severe skin damage from chemical burns.
- Silica exposure can lead to lung injuries including silicosis and lung cancer.
- Overexertion and awkward postures.
- Slips, trips and falls.
- Chemical burns from wet cement.
There are steps you can take to prevent these job-related injuries.
- Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment when working with concrete and cement. This would include:
- Alkali-resistant gloves;
- Long-sleeve shirts and full-length trousers (pull sleeves down over your gloves and tuck your pants inside your boots. Duct-tape at the top to keep mortar and concrete out of your boots and off your skin);
- Waterproof boots high enough to prevent concrete from flowing in when you must stand in fresh concrete;
- Suitable respirator protective equipment such as a P, N or R 95 respirator when you can’t avoid cement dust;
- Suitable eye protection where mixing, pouring or other activities may endanger eyes (minimum – safety glasses with side shields or goggles. Under extremely dusty conditions use tight-fitting, unvented or indirectly vented goggles. Don’t wear contact lenses when handling cement or cement products.)
- Where possible, wet cut rather than dry cut masonry products.
- Mix dry cement in well-ventilated areas.
- Do not ride on or work under concrete buckets.
- When kneeling on fresh concrete, use a dry board or waterproof kneepads to protect knees from water that can soak through fabric.
- Do not wear jewelry. Wet cement can collect under jewelry and cause skin irritation.
- Remove wet, cement-contaminated clothing quickly and wash the skin immediately with large amounts of cool, clean water.
- Don’t wash your hands with water from buckets used for cleaning tools.
- Wash hands and face before eating, drinking, smoking or using the toilet, and before you leave the site to go home.
- Change your shoes and clothes before getting into your vehicle to go home.
- If you do come in contact with wet or dry cement:
- Immediately wash the affected area with cold water. Wash the eyes with cold tap water for at least 15 minutes before going to the hospital.
- Flush and cover open sores with suitable dressings.
- Report chemical burns or cement-related dermatitis to your supervisor.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Think smart and stay safe.
Precast Concrete Pavement Forum – August 11
INDOT is working on implementing a new pavement treatment approach consisting of precast concrete pavement panels. Several experimental projects are being coordinated across the state. The Joint Transportation Research Project will host a Precast Concrete Pavement Forum on Thursday, August 11.
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