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Concrete Boom Pump Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)

SWMS-CON-003

About this Document

The SWMS-CON-003 Concrete Boom Pump document provides comprehensive safety procedures to manage various hazards associated with concrete pumping operations. It covers risks such as mechanical failures, chemical burns, and environmental impacts, making it crucial for construction teams involved in concrete work. Employers and safety officers can use this document to ensure compliance with relevant Australian safety standards and legislation, helping to maintain a safe workplace.

Hazards & Risks Covered

  • Mechanical / hydraulic defect; line failure
  • Tip-over; struck-by boom
  • Pipeline burst from priming surge
  • End-hose whip; pipeline burst; entrapment
  • Alkaline cement burns; allergic dermatitis
  • Pressure release / pipe rupture
  • Sponge-ball ejection; alkaline wastewater
  • Inadvertent boom movement; overweight on road (boom pumps)
  • Chemical burn
  • Mass casualty
  • Soil / water contamination; air quality
  • Drift

Legislation & Codes of Practice

  • AS 2550.15
  • WHS Reg 2017 Pt 5.1
  • AS 2550.15
  • Code of Practice: Concrete pumping
  • WHS Reg 2017 Pt 5.1
  • AS 2550.15
  • Code of Practice: Concrete pumping
  • AS 2550.15
  • WHS Reg 2017 Pt 5.1
  • AS 2550.15
  • Code of Practice: Concrete pumping
  • WHS Reg 2017 Pt 5.1
  • AS 2550.15
  • Code of Practice: Concrete pumping
  • AS 2550.15
  • WHS Reg 2017 Ch 7
  • WHS Reg 2017 Pt 5.1
  • AS 2550.15
  • Code of Practice: Concrete pumping
  • AS 2550.15
  • WHS Reg 2017 Pt 5.1
  • AS 2550.15
  • Code of Practice: Concrete pumping
  • EPA Act
  • WHS Reg 2017 Pt 5.1
  • AS 2550.15
  • Code of Practice: Concrete pumping
  • Heavy Vehicle National Law
  • WHS Reg 2017 Ch 7
  • WHS Act 2011
  • WHS Regulation 2017
  • WHS Reg 2017 Pt 5.1
  • AS 2550.15
  • Code of Practice: Concrete pumping
  • EPA Act
  • POEO Act
  • WHS Reg 2017 Sch 18 (HRCW)
  • Code of Practice: Construction work

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Legislation & Standards

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cwlth)
  • State & Territory WHS Legislation
  • Safe Work Australia Guidelines

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