1. Environmental Challenges Facing Asphalt Contractors Don’t Let the Ghost Get You

2.  What Are The Exposures  Claim Scenarios  Best Practices for Preventing a Claim  Methods of Protection

3. What Are the Exposures  Air and Noise  Premises  Jobsite (Operational)  Transportation

4. Air and Noise  Dust (Silica) Exposure  Fugitive Emissions  Noise

5. Premises  Leaking Underground/Above Ground Storage Tanks  Residual Contamination From Minor, Cumulative Spills of Oils, Fuels, Lubricants, etc.  Surface Contamination From Fuels and Lubricants Stored Improperly  Unidentified Pre-Existing Contaminants From Previous Owners

6. Jobsite (Operational)  Disturbing Naturally Occurring Asbestos and Silica  Release of Oil/Fuels as a Result of Vandalism  Site Preparation Work Through Pre- Existing Contaminated Soil  Residual Lead Chromate From Paint on Roads

7. Jobsite (Operational) - Cont.  Spills of Chemicals/Fuels Brought On-Site  Contamination Caused by Lubricants/Oils and Other Fluids From Field Equipment  Release of Fuels/Primer, Oil/Tack as a Result of Over Application  Groundwater Contamination From Excavation/Dewatering Operations

8. Transportation  Spills of Asphaltic Cement  Pollution Resulting From Collision  Fuel/Oil/Tack Spills or Leaks From Vandalism

9. Claim Scenarios  Sand Blasting Causes Lead Contamination $400,000  Rainstorm Washes Tack Into Nearby Stream $200,000  Vandals Cause Fuel Release $35,000  Dewatering Operation $100,000  Ruptured Oil Pipeline $500,000

10. Claim Scenarios - Cont.  Inadequate Erosion Control $150,000  Crane Overturn $650,000  Air Quality Violations $65,000  Air and Noise Class Action Lawsuit $225,000  Forklift Ruptures Fuel Tank $10,000 Plus Fines

11. Best Practices  Have the Proper Risk Transfer Provisions in Your Contract  Prior to Signing a Contract Obtain a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment  Conduct a Pre-Bid Site Walk Through  Ensure Fill Material is Clean

12. Best Practices - Cont.  Don’t Sign Waste Manifests  Train Workers in Spill Prevention and Emergency Response  Use a “One Call” System for Utility Locates  Install Erosion/Sediment Control and Inspect/Maintain

13. Best Practices - Cont.  Use Tanks with Secondary Containment Pans and Rainshields or Earthen Berms  Provide Collision Protective Barriers  Keep Phone Numbers of Spill Response Firms Readily Available

14. Methods of Protection  Contractual or Risk Transfer  Self Insurance  Limited Jobsite Pollution Coverage  Contractor’s Pollution Coverage  Environmental Protective Liability

15. Methods of Protection - Cont.  Bodily Injury and Property Damage From Third Parties  Disciplinary Proceedings – Fines From Governmental Entities  Litigation/Subpoena Expense

16. Methods of Protection - Cont.  Corporate Reputation Rehabilitation  Clean-up Costs – Investigation, Monitoring, Disposal of Soil and Water, Containment or Capping  Emergency Response

17. Summary  Know the Risk  Control or Contain the Risk  Transfer the Risk  Don’t Let the Ghost Get You