Safe Handling

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To encourage good operational safety and environmental policies, Eurobitume has developed a range of publications for the benefit of those involved in the transport and handling of bituminous products.

 

Safe Delivery Guides

The Eurobitume guides to safe delivery of bitumen were developed by Eurobitume members to highlight the responsibilities of all of those involved in the supply chain and summarise best practices. Read More..

 

Burns Cards

All personnel working with hot bitumen should be familiar with these recommendations in order to administer first aid to burn victims. This document should accompany the patient and be placed in a prominent position before transport to the doctor or hospital. Read More..

 

Safe Handling Cards

Paving grade and industrial bitumens are supplied and stored as hot liquids at temperatures between 150 and 230°C. All personnel involved in the transport, delivery, or storage of bitumen should be aware of the information contained in this document. Read More..

 

ADR

Recent changes in ADR regulations modify substantially the responsibility for informing the transport crew about safety matters. Eurobitume has developed “Additional Information to the ADR 2009 Instructions in Writing”. This is available in several languages. Read More..

 
 

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  • Types of Bitumen, Bituminous Products & Binders

    The purpose of this page is to give a brief introduction to bitumen and products made from, or containing, bitumen. Bitumen and bituminous products are often used for their adhesive and waterproofing properties and are therefore sometimes referred to as binders.

  • Facts and Stats

    European bitumen consumption statistics

    To view or download the latest figures for bitumen consumption by country click for 2009  or here for 2008

  • CE Marking

    CE marking update

    CE marking for bituminous binders moved a step closer with the citation in the Official Journal of the EU of the harmonised standards for paving grade bitumen (EN12591), hard paving grade bitumen (EN 13924), bituminous emulsions (EN 13808) and cutback and fluxed bitumens (EN15322).