b'SAFETY AUDITSThe entire process is designed to be collaborative.WiththeCSOonsite during the site visit, often whats being observed,evenifitsrecommenda-tions for best practices, can add value in the moment, says Scales. Then they receive a comprehensive and completely confidential report. In rare instances, we might be in a position where we need to come back and have another look once theyve addressed these issues. But over-whelmingly, thats not the case.Whiletheprogramwasvoluntary until recently, it has now become manda-tory for RCABC members, and Scales notesthechangehasbeenextremely well received. In fact, Mawdsley stresses that members are increasingly reaching out after the audit to ask if the team has any other suggestions. Everybody understandsthe valueifwereonsite to educate and share best practices by giving feedback and advice, Mawdsley explains.Thatsthebeautyof the program.Scalessaysthatfeedbackfrom insurershasbeenpositive,withone quoted by RCABC as saying, Liability insuranceunderwritersrecognizethe valueofthesafetyauditprogram, particularly with respect to hot works, settingRCABCmembersapartfromother companies.Along with the mandatory participa-tion, the RCABC Board of Directors has also created the full-time position that Mawdsley occupies, both to administer the safety audits and to grow the cooper-ative aspect of the process with the goal of developing a member safety commu-AVAILABILITY AND FORMATS BITUMAR INC.CANADIAN ASPHALT INC.nity.Previously,CSOswereworking (MONTREAL) (HAMILTON, ON)PRODUCTS BULK BURPAKBULK Barrel (keg) veryindependentlywithoutalotof LOW ODOUR oxidized asphalt (50 lb bags) (100 lb) support, so being able to have Klayton with an odour inhibitor (suppressant) without any added PPA in the oxidation process. T2, T3, T4 T2, T3, T4 T2, T3, T4 T2, T3, T4 in this role as a full-time commitment Benets: Less polluting. The kettles and tankers stay cleaner. Mops last longer. toRCABCmembersisarealvalue Asphalt ZEROpolymerized asphalt with a viscosityandareflectionofthecommitment equivalent to LOW ODOUR oxidized asphalt at a lesser temperature. T2 T2, T3 NA NABenets: savings on propane, less smoke,that RCABC members have made into no odour and improved adhesion.SEBS LOW ODOUR Asphalt this program, emphasizes Scales. The elastomeric asphalt with an odour inhibitor (suppressant) with a minimal elongation of 750% SEBSnext step is to continue down the path, Benets: The ideal asphalt for the laying of elastomeric membranes and fleece backNA 750 NA NAmembranes as TPO, PVC and EPDM or for abuild that community, and for RCABC phenomenal adhesion of surface gravel. It can replace urethane and glues at a lesser cost. tobeabletosupportourmembers withresourcesthatwillhelpmember companiesmaintainthehigheststan-dardsforsafetyandbestpracticesinthe industry.20 lROOFINGBClFALL 2023'