Construction
A course by
WITT
A comprehensive safety awareness course essential for all personnel involved with bituminous materials in the road surfacing industry. Covers hazards, procedures, and first aid specific to bitumen.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Recognise basic hazards associated with bitumen, emulsions, and hotmix asphalt road surfacing and stabilising.

Identify specific hazards and recommended safety procedures for handling, blending, transportation, and spraying of bituminous materials.

Recognise hazards and safety requirements of maintaining and repairing bitumen equipment.
This required course is designed for all personnel in the road surfacing industry who may be involved with bitumen or bituminous materials. The course aims to foster a clear understanding of the significant hazards presented by bitumen and the procedures necessary to ensure safety. It is delivered with practical examples and videos and is a prerequisite for more advanced courses involving the handling or operation of bituminous equipment. Topics include material introduction, health hazards, plant and field operation dangers, emergency response, and compliance responsibilities. This course assists companies and individuals in meeting health and safety obligations.
What you need to know first
Required for all personnel in the road surfacing industry working with or around bitumen

Construction
Road Surfacing
Civil Engineering

Improved safety skills for road surfacing personnel
Prerequisite qualification for advanced bitumen operational roles
Construction
A course by
WITT
A comprehensive safety awareness course essential for all personnel involved with bituminous materials in the road surfacing industry. Covers hazards, procedures, and first aid specific to bitumen.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Recognise basic hazards associated with bitumen, emulsions, and hotmix asphalt road surfacing and stabilising.

Identify specific hazards and recommended safety procedures for handling, blending, transportation, and spraying of bituminous materials.

Recognise hazards and safety requirements of maintaining and repairing bitumen equipment.
This required course is designed for all personnel in the road surfacing industry who may be involved with bitumen or bituminous materials. The course aims to foster a clear understanding of the significant hazards presented by bitumen and the procedures necessary to ensure safety. It is delivered with practical examples and videos and is a prerequisite for more advanced courses involving the handling or operation of bituminous equipment. Topics include material introduction, health hazards, plant and field operation dangers, emergency response, and compliance responsibilities. This course assists companies and individuals in meeting health and safety obligations.
What you need to know first
Required for all personnel in the road surfacing industry working with or around bitumen

Construction
Road Surfacing
Civil Engineering

Improved safety skills for road surfacing personnel
Prerequisite qualification for advanced bitumen operational roles
Pre-requisite for advanced bitumen handling courses
Pre-requisite for advanced bitumen handling courses