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• 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
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• 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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Safe concrete pumping

Concrete delivery risks
Risks when delivering concrete from the delivery truck to the concrete pump hopper

Concrete delivery trucks
Delivery trucks should have clear and safe access to approach and leave the receiving hopper

Pump and boom operation
Safe use and training of the pump and boom equipment, concrete pouring, delivery hose

Cleaning pipelines and pumps
Line cleaning, pump cleaning

Road travel
Equipment is to be fastened securely while in transit

Last updated May 20, 2005

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