The National Asphalt Pavement Association announces the publication of Tool Box Talks, a series of short training presentations designed for training paving crews in the field. The topics are "Truck Exchange," "Longitudinal Joint Construction," "MTV Exchange," "Rolling Procedures," and "Forces of Compaction."

Each Tool Box Talk kit includes a large-format flip-chart presentation plus five pocket-size trainee booklets. No more clumsy three-ring binders to wrestle with; the Tool Box Talks are complete and easy to use, and can be set up in seconds on any flat surface. They fold flat for easy storage and transportation. The full-color, large-format flip charts are heavily illustrated with graphics on one side and the text on the other, giving the presenter a clear, concise, easy-to-read message to deliver to workers.

The Tool Box Talks (order numbers TAS 32, "Truck Exchange"; TAS-33, "Longitudinal Joint Construction"; TAS-34, "Forces of Compaction"; TAS-35, "Rolling Procedures"; and TAS-36, "MTV Exchange") are available from NAPA at a list price of $155 per module. The discounted price for government agencies is $115 per module. Orders may be placed online at www.hotmix.org, by calling toll-free (888) 468-6499, by e-mail to publications@hotmix.org, or by fax to the Publications Department at (301) 731-4621. NAPA is located at 5100 Forbes Blvd., Lanham, MD 20706-4407.