January 16, 2025

Our Unwavering Commitment to Team Safety

At Asphalt Materials, doing the right thing is engrained in every aspect of our culture. So, when it comes to safety, our team understands it’s not only a priority but the non-negotiable foundation of our success. 

As we gear up for the upcoming season, our dedication to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment is stronger than ever. We implement several protocols in our daily operations, but we’re also no strangers to improving systems even further. Take a look at some of our tried-and-true methods, as well as upcoming initiatives at AMI. 

Read More
Cari Doemland0 commentSafety
September 16, 2024

AMI Supports Nationwide Buckle Up Phone Down Campaign

Join the movement! The Buckle Up, Phone Down campaign is a nationwide initiative aimed at promoting road safety by encouraging drivers to adopt two critical habits: always wear a seatbelt and put cell phones down while driving. This initiative first began in 2017 by the Missouri Department of Transportation. Since then, several states have adopted this initiative including Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, Louisiana and more.  

Read More
Zoe BuhlSafety
June 5, 2024

Safety First: Honoring National Safety Month

National Safety Month is held every June to help reduce workplace injuries and deaths in the United States. In 1996, the National Safety Council designated June as National Safety Month. This year marks 28 years of safety awareness brought by thousands of companies worldwide. Safety is apart of everything we do here at AMI, therefore it is an integral campaign for our company.

Read More
Zoe BuhlSafety
April 11, 2024

How Asphalt Materials Implemented the 5S Methodology

This past year, AMI continued to implement the 5S method within our plants to better improve safety, apply Lean principles and to support our employees at our plants. All 22 locations are trained on the 5S process by plant managers who have received their yellow belt training. 

AMI completed about 19 Kaizens this past year to improve their sites using 5S. Kaizens are business activities that help improve functions and processes. The Director of Operations and Quality Control Director helps prioritize and select which locations need to perform a Kaizen. 

Read More
Zoe BuhlCompany News, Safety
January 10, 2024

Enhancing Safety Protocols Through Strategic Operational Audits

Safety is an important part of everything we do. At Asphalt Materials, Inc. we understand that to succeed, we need to create a culture where everyone can share ideas and have a voice at every level of our company. Through communication, education and prevention, we accomplish our goal of getting our employees and associates home safely at the end of each day.  

Read More
Zoe BuhlSafety
August 18, 2023

Stay Safe this School Year with these Bus Safety Tips

Students across the country are heading back to school now, which often brings changes in traffic patterns and additional considerations on the road. Millions of students nationwide begin and end their day with a trip on a school bus. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), less than 1 percent of all traffic fatalities involve children on school transportation vehicles. Buses are designed with special safety features like large mirrors and flashing lights to keep students safe, but students can still be at risk when approaching or leaving a school bus. It is incredibly important for drivers, parents, and students to understand bus safety to keep everyone safe.  

Read More
Zoe BuhlIndustry News, Safety
August 3, 2023

Work Safety on the Job

At Asphalt Materials Inc., our safety is our culture. Our purpose is to build a safer, more enriching, and sustainable world by harnessing the power of family. We not only want our workers to go home safely, but we also want them to create a healthy environment that focuses on communication, accountability, and preparation. As a family business, it is our job to look out for one another and prioritize our wellbeing.

Read More
Zoe BuhlCommunity, Our People, Safety