• What law applies
• Concrete Pumping Compliance Campaign 2009
• Preparation of the site
• Controlling the risks of concrete pumping
• Avoiding pipeline failure
• Placement of plant and equipment
  • Where to place plant and equipment
  • Operating near powerlines
  • Setting up in a public place
• Safe concrete pumping
  • Concrete delivery risks
  • Concrete delivery trucks
  • Pump and boom operation
  • Cleaning pipelines and pumps
  • Road travel
• Controlling noise and fumes
• Compliance, inspections and maintenance
  • Compliance Plates
  • Maintenance inspections
  • Reporting and recording defects
  • Testing pipes
• Safety, training and supervision

Concrete Pumping Code of Practice 2005

• Formwork
• Hazardous substances
• Noise
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Risk management
• Working around electricity

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Concrete pumping safety

In order to understand the workplace health and safety requirements for concrete pumping safety, and your obligations under the law you must consider and understand relevant legislation and codes of practice.

What law applies
Legal obligations, legislation, code of practice

Concrete Pumping Compliance Campaign 2009
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland have launched a compliance campaign involving concrete pump owners and operators across the state.

Preparation of the site
Planning by builders, hirers, principal contractors and concrete pumpers

Controlling the risks of concrete pumping
Concrete placement booms, pump gauges

Avoiding pipeline failure
Concrete pipelines, pipe clamps, anchor brackets and pipe movement

Placement of plant and equipment
Setting up the concrete pump, stable ground, outriggers, sole plates, exclusion zones, safe access for concrete delivery trucks, traffic control and safety near powerlines

Safe concrete pumping
Concrete delivery, safe access and exit, pump hoppers, pump and boom operators, concrete pouring, delivery hose, line, pump and pipe cleaning, road transport

Controlling noise and fumes
Reducing the effects of noise and fumes

Compliance, inspections and maintenance
Compliance plates, booms, outriggers, repairs, replacements, registered professional engineers, defects, log books, records, testing pipes and other equipment

Safety, training and supervision
Safety equipment, personal protective equipment, work methods, knowledge levels, tools and equipment, monitoring safe work practices

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