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| 1. Does the production of asphalt cause cancer? |
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There is no scientific evidence that the very low levels of emissions from an asphalt facility pose any health risks to humans.
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2. Is asphalt pavement a safe driving surface?
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Yes! Asphalt pavements can be designed and constructed for maximum skid resistance. Research has shown that asphalt roads tend to be quieter than concrete roads, leading to less driver fatigue. Other safety features of asphalt:
Asphalt is impervious to de-icing salts and chemicals and is unaffected by winter road safety maintenance.
Asphalt pavements can be designed with "open-graded" surfaces that allow water to drain through the surface layer of the pavement, thus reducing splash and tire spray, and increasing tire-road contact during wet weather.
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| 3. What health risks are associated with asphalt? |
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If you visit an HMA facility, you’ll see that the people working there wear typical construction clothes such as hard hats, gloves, and long-sleeved shirts. The greatest risk is from getting burned. What you won’t see is anybody wearing a respirator. There is no evidence that the very low levels of emissions from an HMA facility pose health risks to humans.
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