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 bituminous products applicators of  Consulting e ngineers

Membership growth

50 40 30 80 70 60 20 10 0 '80 '81 '82 '83 '84 '85 '86 '87 '88 '89 '90 '91 '92 '93 '94 '95 '96 '97 '98 '99 '00 '01 '02 '03 '04 '05 '06 '07 10

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.

2005 – 2010

Investments

Plan 2011

Technology Development Sustainable Practices R7,2m R2,8m R4,0m R0,8m Human Capital Development R2,6m Stakeholder Engagement R5,7m R0,4m R1,0m

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

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lobal Strategic Alliance between

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sphalt

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aving

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ssociations (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 ta

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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 • BitSafe 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

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onference on

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sphalt

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avements for

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every 4 years • Support the

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ociety for

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sphalt

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echnology

Achievements

4. Engaging stakeholders

 Councillors workshops on importance of maintaining roads  Co-sponsor of the biannual

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oad

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avement

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orum 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.

Thank You