Product Overview

This Concrete Mixer SWMS is a site-ready Safe Work Method Statement designed to identify hazards and implement effective controls for the safe operation of concrete mixing equipment. It is a comprehensive document covering multiple aspects of Concrete Mixer use, supporting robust WHS compliance and risk management on Australian worksites.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes specific risk controls for:

• Safe setup, inspection, and operation of portable concrete mixers on construction and maintenance sites
• Use of transit (truck-mounted) concrete mixers, including positioning, stabilising, and safe discharge of concrete
• Correct utilisation of electric, petrol, and diesel-powered cement mixers in accordance with manufacturer instructions
• Selection and inspection of power leads, plugs, and electrical connections for portable concrete mixers
• Manual handling of cement bags, aggregates, admixtures, and tools to minimise musculoskeletal strain
• Safe loading of materials into the mixer, including controls for dust, splashes, and contact with wet concrete
• Control of silica and cement dust when handling dry cement, aggregates, and during clean-up operations
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including eye, skin, respiratory, and hearing protection
• Managing noise, vibration, and exposure times when operating powered mixing equipment
• Preventing entanglement, crush, and pinch injuries around rotating drums, chutes, and moving parts
• Safe positioning of mixers to manage traffic interaction, pedestrian access, and exclusion zones
• Cleaning, maintenance, isolation, and lock-out of mixers to prevent unintentional start-up
• Spill management, washout, and environmentally responsible disposal of concrete residues and wastewater

Who is this for?

This SWMS is designed for concreters, civil construction contractors, builders, formworkers, transit mixer operators, and site supervisors responsible for concrete mixing operations on Australian worksites.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

This document was researched and developed to align with:

• Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces – for safe access around mixers, truck decks, and loading areas
• Code of Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work – for controlling noise exposure from powered mixers and associated plant
• Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks – for managing risks from lifting cement bags, aggregates, and handling equipment
• Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace – for safe handling and storage of cement, admixtures, and cleaning chemicals
• Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities – for providing suitable work areas, wash facilities, and welfare provisions
• AS/NZS 3012: Electrical installations – Construction and demolition sites – for safe electrical supply and equipment used with portable concrete mixers
• AS 1319: Safety signs for the occupational environment – for signage relating to mixer operation, traffic, PPE, and exclusion zones
• Work Health and Safety Act 2011
• Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017