Concrete Tower Pump Op.

The Concrete Tower Pump Operation SOP (SOP-CON-004) outlines critical safety procedures to prevent workplace accidents related to concrete pumping. It addresses specific hazards such as tower collapse, hose whip, and falls from height, ensuring that workers are informed and protected during the operation. This document is crucial for construction managers, safety officers, and operators to maintain compliance with WHS legislation and uphold safety standards in the workplace.

• Tower collapse during erection, climbing, or operation → multiple fatalities
• Hose whip from delivery line blockage release → struck-by fatality
• Falls from height during tower erection or maintenance → fatality
• Concrete burns and dermatitis from skin contact
• Pressurised concrete release at couplings or end hose
• Crush injuries during boom or tower section handling
• Electrical contact with overhead lines from the boom
• Mast tie-in failure or insufficient anchorage to the structure

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth) and applicable state/territory WHS legislation
• Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Cth) — Part 4.4 Falls; Part 5.1 High Risk Work; Part 3.1 Plant
• 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 — Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces
• Concrete Pumping Association of Australia — Industry Guidelines
• Concrete Tower Pump Pre-Start Checklist (associated document)