Name: Concrete Pumping SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01KBPKH4WHMM0C6SEM2APXH378
Price: 79.50 AUD
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Product Overview

This SWMS covers concrete pumping from pour planning and equipment inspection to cleaning, handover and review. It supports planning pumping activities and managing hazards associated with pump positioning, delivery lines, pressure, hoses and vehicle movements.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Plan the concrete pour and establish site access
Inspect pumping plant and equipment
Position the pump and line pump
Deploy outriggers and boom
Assemble delivery pipelines
Prime and start pumping
Place concrete by boom or line pump hose
Manage blockages and equipment faults
Clean the hopper and pipeline
Pack down, demobilise and complete handover

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out concrete pumping.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Plan the concrete pour	Incorrect pump selection Uncontrolled site interfaces Inadequate access Overhead powerlines Unsuitable concrete mix Emergency response delay
Establish site access	Vehicle strike Public entry Reversing collision Traffic conflict Slips and trips Restricted emergency access
Inspect plant and equipment	Plant failure Hydraulic hose rupture Pipeline failure Hose whip Crushing at hopper Defective safety devices
Position pump and line pump	Plant overturning Excavation collapse Ground failure Collision with structures Powerline contact Exhaust fume exposure
Deploy outriggers and boom	Outrigger sinkage Crush injury Plant overturning Boom collision Short-leg instability Unauthorised entry
Assemble delivery pipeline	Manual handling strain Pipe drop Pipeline separation Hose whip Powerline contact Trip hazards
Prime and start pumping	Hose whip Pipeline rupture Concrete splash Hopper entanglement Concrete truck collision Unexpected pressure increase
Place concrete by boom	Boom collision Hose whip Struck by boom Formwork failure Concrete splash Powerline contact
Operate line pump hose	Hose whip Manual handling strain Uncontrolled hose movement Concrete burns Trip hazards Line rupture
Manage blockages and faults	Stored pressure release Hose whip Flying concrete Pipeline rupture Crush injury Unplanned restart
Clean hopper and pipeline	Pressurised air release Projectile concrete Hose whip Hopper entanglement Chemical exposure Environmental contamination
Pack down and demobilise	Crush injury Plant collision Unsecured equipment Residual pressure Manual handling strain Traffic interaction
Complete handover and review	Unreported defects Residual site hazards Environmental contamination Repeat incident Unauthorised plant use Incomplete records

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Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations.
Model Code of Practice: Concrete Pumping, 2019, as guidance and where adopted in the relevant jurisdiction.
Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks, as guidance and where adopted in the relevant jurisdiction.
Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace, as guidance and where adopted in the relevant jurisdiction.
Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Manual Tasks, as guidance and where adopted in the relevant jurisdiction.
Model Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities, as guidance and where adopted in the relevant jurisdiction.
AS 2550.15 Cranes—Safe use—Concrete placing equipment.
AS 1418.15 Cranes—Concrete placing equipment.
AS 1742.3 Manual of uniform traffic control devices—Traffic control for works on roads.
AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites.
AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye-protection.
AS/NZS 1801 Occupational protective helmets.
AS/NZS 2210.3 Safety, protective and occupational footwear.
AS/NZS 4602.1 High visibility safety garments.
AS/NZS 1270 Hearing protectors.
AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective equipment.

Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)

Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
Initial and residual risk ratings
Assigned responsible persons for each job step
Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections

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