The Road Emulsion Association members are committed to improving the Health and Safety performance of their members and are active in introducing, promoting and maintaining progress in this vital area.
The Association is involved in the changes being introduced across Europe by the REACH Regulations by co-operating with the International Bitumen Emulsion Federation (IBEF).
The Importance of Following Procedures
Highlights the risks of not following procedures. It has been developed by the REA HSE Committee for sharing amongst members to help reduce the number of incidents which are caused by staff or contractors not following the correct procedures.
Safe transfer from a delivery tanker to a Mobile Storage Tank (MST)
From the 1st April 2025 the REA members are introducing the following best practice guidelines for the safe transfer of bitumen emulsion products from a delivery tanker to a mobile storage tank (MST). This follows collaboration across all the REA member companies to share recommended best practice guidelines.
Safe transfer from a delivery tanker to a road sprayer
Road Emulsion Association’s guidelines for the safe transfer of emulsion product from a delivery tanker to a road sprayer.
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