Concrete Pumping Operations

The Concrete Pumping Operations SOP (SOP-CON-005) outlines critical safety measures and hazard controls for operating concrete pumps. It covers risks such as hose whip, burns, crush injuries, and electrical safety, ensuring compliance with WHS legislation. This document is essential for operators, site managers, and safety personnel to mitigate hazards, promote safety, and protect workers in the construction industry.

• Hose whip and burst from line blockage release → struck-by fatality
• Pressurised concrete release at couplings
• Skin burns and dermatitis from concrete contact
• Eye damage from cement splashing into the eye
• Crush injuries during boom positioning or outrigger deployment
• Manual handling injuries from heavy hoses and clamps
• Vehicle movement during pump truck setup and pack-up
• Overhead powerline contact with the boom

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth) and applicable state/territory WHS legislation
• Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Cth) — Part 3.1 Plant; Part 4.7 Electrical Safety; Part 5.1 High Risk Work
• AS 2550.15 — Cranes, hoists and winches — Safe use — Concrete placing equipment
• AS 1418.15 — Cranes, hoists and winches — Concrete placing equipment
• Safe Work Australia — Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace
• Safe Work Australia — Guide to Managing the Risks of Working with Concrete Pumps
• Concrete Pumping Association of Australia (CPAA) — Industry Guidelines
• Concrete Pumping Pre-Operational Checklist (associated document)