What’s At Stake

AN ASPHALT MEDICAL ALERT Roofing asphalt fumes and vapours can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea and lung irritation. They may also irritate the skin, eyes, nose and throat. These effects are usually mild and temporary. Although building occupants may experience discomfort, the fumes and vapours generally do not pose a health hazard. Symptoms should resolve within hours after exposure to the odour has ended.

What’s the Danger

HAZARDS OF WORKING WITH ASPHALT Fire/explosion: There's a significant fire hazard associated with asphalt due to the high temperatures that it's stored and handled at, and because it's composed largely of crude oil. Because of these […]