Concrete Pumping Code of Practice 2005
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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
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
Last updated July 10, 2008
Pumping concrete in a public place
For more information contact:
Queensland Government
Workplace health and safety infoline 1300 369 915
Non-Queensland Government
Construction Safety Managers & Officers Association
A professional body developing and promoting health and safety in the building and construction industry.
