Introduction to the Southern African Bitumen Association Saied

Introduction to the Southern African Bitumen Association Saied Solomons

Who we are • • Non profit organisation Started in 1979 § • Cost-effective solutions Members comprise private companies: § § § Bitumen producers and marketers Manufacturers and applicators of bituminous products Consulting engineers

Membership growth

Communications • Asphalt News (3) • Digest (post CAPSA) • Electronic members’ council bulletin • www. sabita. co. za – publications – HSE materials – “Members Only” section

Governance Structures • Sabita Ltd (the Company) – Governed by a board – 5 sponsor members – 2 ordinary members • Sabita Council (the Association) – 5 sponsor members – 6 ordinary members (elected) – 2 associate members (elected) • Code of Conduct

What do we do? Promote excellence in the use of bitumen materials through: 1. Development of best practice technology 2. Promoting sustainable practices for construction and maintenance of roads 3. Education and training of practitioners 4. Engaging all shareholders to promote the efficient provision of road delivery 5. Promote understanding of the bitumen supply chain and forecast national / regional volumes.

Investments 2005 – 2010 Technology Development Sustainable Practices Human Capital Development Stakeholder Engagement Plan 2011 R 7, 2 m R 4, 0 m R 2, 6 m R 5, 7 m R 2, 8 m R 0, 4 m R 1, 0 m

Achievements 1. Technology Development • • • Update best practice guidelines (series) Assist with keeping national standards up to date Conduct research into bitumen stabilisation Conduct trials to improve asphalt performance Revise test methods for bituminous materials Implement technology to: § Recycle old asphalt pavements § Reduce mixing temperatures of asphalt § Build long life heavy duty pavements

Keeping abreast with global best practice • Global Strategic Alliance between Asphalt Paving Associations (GAPA) formed to ensure sustainability of the asphalt industry through exchange of information • Agreement signed on 20 May 2008 by: – – – Australia (AAPA) Europe (EAPA) Japan (JRCA) South Africa (Sabita) United States (NAPA) Since then Mexico and New Zealand have joined

Achievements 2. Sustainable practices • • • Established HSE Committee Development of safe work practices Lobby for discontinuation of coal tar in 2004 Implementation of bitumen safety training scheme Developed HSE Charter (applicable to all) Implementation of bitumen incident reporting scheme Development of HSE certification and award scheme Develop carbon calculator for asphalt plants Development of an HSE management system

HSE Goals Maintain global standards on HSE in SA through: • Keeping abreast with latest global developments • Developing best practice guidelines using best available technology to cover the full spectrum of industry activities • Incorporating HSE principles into all courses conducted and publications produced on behalf of Sabita • Develop a protocol for self-regulation to ensure that safety standards are maintained and environmental conservation is not compromised

Development of safe practices • • Updated guidelines for safe handling of bituminous products: Manual 8 Publish Contract safety file to assist companies involved in construction Standard Code of Practice for loading bitumen at all refineries (current) – Driver requirements – Vehicle requirements – Loading procedures Guideline for the safe use of solvents in bituminous products laboratories (current)

HSE tools • DVDs – Safe handling of bitumen – Treatment of bitumen burns – Working safely with bitumen – Firefighting • Posters – Wear your PPE • Bit. Safe first aid kit

HSE Charter and Certification Scheme Charter • Developed as a framework to formulate a certification scheme • Compliance to the principles of the Charter is a pre-requisite for Sabita membership Certification scheme • Criteria have been developed to: – Measure conformance against the requirements of the HSE Charter – Ensure minimum legal requirements are met • Members sites to be audited annually

Achievements 3. Education & Training • Established Asphalt Academy in 2001 o NQF levels / Capcor • Hosting international Conference on Asphalt Pavements for SA every 4 years • Support the Society for Asphalt Technology

Achievements 4. Engaging stakeholders § § Councillors workshops on importance of maintaining roads Co-sponsor of the biannual Road Pavement Forum for all road stakeholders SARF Council and IRF environmental working group SANRAL /local government liaison

Conclusion § The demand for paved roads is set to remain strong in the short to medium term § For asphalt to remain a preferred option, ongoing R & D in materials as well as best practice in application is essential. § Paved roads are catalysts for economic development § Sabita is recognised as a credible organisation to promote both infrastructure development and best practice in bituminous product use.

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