Product Overview

This Concrete Pumping Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is designed to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement effective controls for concrete pumping operations on Australian worksites. It is a comprehensive document that covers multiple aspects of Concrete Pumping SWMS, supporting robust WHS compliance and safer site management.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes specific risk controls for:

• Safe setup, positioning, and stabilisation of the concrete pump truck on varying ground conditions
• Inspection, connection, and secure layout of line pump hoses and pipework to prevent leaks and hose whip
• Operation of the concrete pump truck with line pump, including start-up, pumping, and shutdown procedures
• Management of exclusion zones around the pump, hopper, boom (if fitted), and line to protect workers and the public
• Control of line blockages, pressure build-up, and safe methods for clearing obstructions
• Safe delivery, handling, and placement of concrete at the pour location, including communication with the pour crew
• Traffic and mobile plant management around the pump setup area, including delivery truck movements
• Manual handling risk controls for moving, lifting, and repositioning hoses and pipeline sections
• Slips, trips, and falls prevention around wet concrete, washout areas, and pump operating zones
• Controls for working near overhead and underground services, including powerlines and buried utilities
• Emergency response procedures for pump failure, hose rupture, concrete spray, or worker injury
• Environmental controls for concrete washout, slurry containment, and spill management
• Pre-start inspections, maintenance checks, and defect reporting for pump, hoses, and associated equipment

Who is this for?

This SWMS is designed for concrete pumping contractors, line pump operators, concreters, principal contractors, and site supervisors involved in concrete placement activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

This document was researched and developed to align with:

• Code of Practice: Construction Work – Guidance on managing WHS risks associated with construction activities, including concrete pumping and placement.
• Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces – Requirements for controlling fall risks around pump setups, pour locations, and elevated work areas.
• Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace – Risk management for concrete pump trucks, line pumps, and associated plant and equipment.
• Code of Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work – Controls for noise exposure from pumps, trucks, and construction activities.
• Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks – Guidance for reducing musculoskeletal risks when handling hoses, pipes, and other heavy components.
• AS 2550.15 Cranes, hoists and winches – Safe use – Concrete placing equipment – Requirements for the safe use and operation of concrete placing equipment, including truck-mounted pumps and line pumps.
• AS 3600 Concrete Structures – Relevant considerations for concrete placement quality and structural integrity in conjunction with safe work practices.
• Work Health and Safety Act 2011
• Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017