Concrete Pumping Task Analysis

Concrete Pumping Task Analysis

This form is designed to assist you in setting up safely for the work you are about to undertake and provides a list of hazards that may be present on your worksite.
You should always Eliminate (E) the risk of a hazard causing death, injury, or illness if you can. Where this is not possible, you must Minimise (M) the risk. There may be occasions where multiple controls are appropriate.
Enter your work method in the space provided below then use this checklist to identify any associated hazard/s. Brief everyone involved in the work being undertaken, ensure the appropriate controls are in place to control the risk/s, sign the form and submit as part of your job documentation.
Please contact HazardCo on 0800 555 339 if you require any assistance to identify hazards or implement the required controls. / Company:
TA Completed By:
Contact Cell Ph:
Site Address/Ref:
Date:
Task Description:
Ref Document: / Concrete Pumping Health and Safety Guidelines pulished Feb 2013 by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the Concrete Pumping Association of New Zealand

Job Start Checklist – to be completed prior to the commencement of any work

At Base / Yes / No / At Site / Yes / No

HazardCo Team Pack is in vehicle.

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Park in a safe place.

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Vehicle has a current WOF/COF, lights and tyres in working condition.

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Ensure you wear your PPE/PPC and it is in good condition and appropriate for the work to be undertaken i.e. overalls, boots, mask, gloves, eye, hearing and dust protection.

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Minimum PPE/PPC available and in good condition.

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HazardCo Hazard Board set up in the vicinity of where work is being undertaken.

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All emergency equipment and materials required for the work being undertaken loaded and secured.

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Ensure you are inducted onto site - liaise with any Site Manager/Contractor/Client present to establish exactly what they are doing on site and any hazards associated with their work. Conduct your own induction if alone on site. Ensure the Hazard Board is updated and Emergency Plan is complete.

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All work documents for job in vehicle.

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Explain to Site Manager/Contractor/Client any hazards you are bringing to site or that may be present as a result of your work (use HazardCo Client Induction Cards where appropriate).

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Work Method Statement

Describe how you plan to carry out the work, using the example shown in the left hand column as a guide. Write your own method in the Work Method column on the right.

Work Method Example / Our Work Method

On Arrival complete Job Start Checklist on Task Analysis

Complete / Review Task Analysis questionnaire and brief all workers on hazards and required risk controls – sign off form.

Warning and safety signage in place

Set up concrete pump

Set up outriggers

Set up boom

Place the Boom – ensure no encroachment on overhead lines

Set up Receiving Hopper

Set up an Operational Safety Zone including concrete delivery area

Set up delivery pipeline

Carry out visual inspection of pipeline and pumping equipment and complete written log

Confirm method of communication with all workers

Commence concrete pumping operations

Clean pipeline and equipment

Prepare for road travel - boom and outrigger recovery

Tidy up / depart site

Hazard Identification & Risk Management (E & M) – General Hazards

Answer the following questions relevant to the task you are doing (Tick “Yes” or “No”) / Yes / No / Hazard Identified / The following Risk Controls will be used for the identified hazards (tick the risk controls you will be using)

Will you use any subcontractors?

/ ❑ / ❑ / Visitors/Contractors / All Contractors to be inducted to site (M);
Visitors to be escorted (M).

Is the job in a residential area or near a school ?

/ ❑ / ❑ / Injury to public / Site to be fenced off (M);
Hazard Boards and warning signage used(M);
All visitors to be inducted to site (M).

Will a toilet be available and is there running water on site?

/ ❑ / ❑ / Illness/Disease / Toilets are available (M);
Running water is available on site (M);
Good hygiene practices to be maintained (M).

Will there be vehicles entering the site?

/ ❑ / ❑ / Moving vehicles / Keep clear off all designated roadways (M);
Hi-vis clothing to be worn (M);
Speed limit to be enforced on site (M);
Traffic management plan in place (M);
Designated areas for vehicle parking and deliveries (M).

Are any electrical appliances to be used?

/ ❑ / ❑ / Electricity in use / RCDs to be used (M);
Leads and appliances to be in good condition and checked before use (M);
RCDs, leads and appliances to be tagged and tested (M).

Are hand and power tools to be used?

/ ❑ / ❑ / Hand and Power tools / All workers using tools to be competent or supervised by a competent person (M);
Tools to be checked in good condition before use, with guards in place and leads tagged (M);
Equipment to be serviced regularly (M);
Workers to keep clear of any moving parts (M);
Appropriate PPE to be used (M);
Tools to be used correctly (M).

Will there be any overhead work?

/ ❑ / ❑ / Overhead work / Tools are to be secured from falling (E);
Visitors to be kept clear of any overhead work (M);
The area under the work area to be isolated from workers (M).

Hazard Identification & Risk Management (E & M) – General Concrete Pumping Hazards

Will you be handling or laying out items such as timberpads, reducers, pipes and hoses?

/ ❑ / ❑ / Manual handling /Slips & Trips / Mechanical aids to be used to lift bulky equipment (E);
Equipment and truck to be positioned as close as posible to the work area (M);
Walkways clear of debris, to be established around the site (M);
Workers to keep clear of obstacles and debris (M);
Non slip ramps to be provided for walking up inclines (M);
Workers are trained in good manual handling techniques (M).

Will work be carried out in areas of restricted access or cramped conditions eg using hammers on clamps or flapper box levers?

/ ❑ / ❑ / Manual handling / Impact tools to be kept in good condition (M);
Appropriate PPE such as eye protection to be worn (M);
Work is to be conducted in the open where possible (M).

Could wind or oscilation due to pumping cause the need to forcibly restrain the hose?

/ ❑ / ❑ / Manual handling / Correct pump position & effective boom placement to be monitored (M);
Work in high winds is to be avoided (E).

Could blockages occur during concrete pumping eg when first starting, restarting after moving, when hopper is empty, concrete is too stiff and when pump is reversed?

/ ❑ / ❑ / Pipe or equipment blockages / Only competent pump operators to use equipment (M);
Non essential workers to be kept clear of pumping operation (E);
The end of the pump hose not to be enclosed by metal (M);
The end hose length to be no longer than the manufacturers recommendations (M).

Will workers come in contact with wet cement ?

/ ❑ / ❑ / Wet cement / All workers on site to be competent or supervised by a competent person (M);
Appropriate PPE to be worn: eg gloves, safety goggles (if splashes to the face could occur), long clothing, waterproof footwear (M);
Footwear/clothing to be immediately removed and skin washed with a pHneutral soap and water if direct contact with concrete occurs (M);
If the symptoms of dermatitis appear, medical treatment to be sought (M).

Will there be any hazardous substances on site?

e.g. paint, fuel, gas etc / ❑ / ❑ / Hazardous substances / Correct storage, handling and disposal techniques (M);
Licensed handlers used(M);
Required PPE to be used (M);
Hazardous Substance Register and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to be available on site(M).

Hazard Identification & Risk Management (E & M) – General Concrete Pumping Hazards

Answer the following questions relevant to the task you are doing (Tick “Yes” or “No”) / Yes / No / Hazard Identified / The following Risk Controls will be used for the identified hazards. (tick the risk controls you will be using)

Is concrete pumping machinery likely to create a noise hazard during operations?

/ ❑ / ❑ / Noise / Noisy equipment to be substituted for less noisy equipment (E);
Non essential persons or visitors kept clear (E);
Hearing protection to be used at all times and noise levels monitored (M);
Equipment set up in enclosed spaces to be avoided (M).

Will you be setting up pumping equipment in an enclosed or semi enclosed area?

/ ❑ / ❑ / Carbon Monoxide / Engine exhaust gases from pump and delivery trucks are to be directed to the open air (M);
An extraction/ventilation system and/or airsupplied breathing apparatus to be used in confined areas (M).

Will you be setting up a concrete pump independent of a vehicle?

/ ❑ / ❑ / Falling / Toppling Equipment / Pump to be set up on level ground clear of obsticles, excavations and holes (M);
Pump to be set up clear of inadequately compacted or soft ground (M):
Pump to be set up clear of cellars, basements, pits or backfilled ground, unless stability is approved in writing by a qualified engineer (M):
Outriggers to be used if fitted (M);
An operational safety zone is to be established around pump (M);
Warning and safety signage to be used (M).

Will you be using outriggers?

/ ❑ / ❑ / Falling / Toppling Equipment / Fitted outriggers are to be used (M);
Outriggers are to be fully extended, lowered and locked in position prior to boom erected. (M);
An adequate packing and load bearing area is to be established for stabilising pads (M);
Stabilising pads are not to be soft timber (M);
Regular inspections of the outrigger pads are to be conducted and recorded to check for subsidence and loss of stability (M).

Hazard Identification & Risk Management (E & M) – Concrete Pumping Set Up and Delivery Hazards

Will you be using a boom?

/ ❑ / ❑ / Falling / Toppling Equipment
High Voltage / Boom placement is to be set up level or at no greater angle than recommended by the manufacturer or specified in operators manual (M);
Boom set up is to be clear of overhead lines and fixed electrical equipment (DO NOT encroach within 4M) (M);
Boom is not to be left extended in high winds (see manufacturers instructions), or electrical storms (E);
Boom is not to be used as a crane (E);
Boom is not to be used to pump concrete with rams in tension (unless designed for the purpose) (E);
Boom is not to be raised, lowered or moved when insufficient light (M);
Earth safety chain is to be deployed before operation (M).

Will there be any use of a concrete pumping boom near overhead power lines?

/ ❑ / ❑ / High Voltage / Lines company to de-energise high voltage lines prior to comencing work (E);
Lines company to Isolate high voltage lines using “tiger tails” or similar (M):
Boom to be kept a minimum of 4M clear of high voltage lines unless authorised by lines company (M):
Spotter to be used while concrete boom is being moved (M);
Boom to be moved by competent operator only (M).

Will you be using a receiving hopper?

/ ❑ / ❑ / Hopper moving parts / Hopper opening to be fitted with grill type safety guard (E);
Guard to be in place prior to pumping (E);
Guard to be constructed using parallel or mesh bars complying with AS 1418.15: Cranes (Including Hoists and Winches) – Concrete Placing Equipment
Guard to be connected to an interlock cut out switch designed to stop all moving parts if guard is lifted (E);
Non essential persons to be kept clear (M);
Only competent operators to use equipment (M);

Hazard Identification & Risk Management (E & M) – Concrete Pumping Set Up and Delivery Hazards

Will you require a concrete delivery area?

/ ❑ / ❑ / Moving vehicles and machinery / Access to areas around the concrete pump and delivery pipeline to be restricted using barricades, safety mesh or danger tape (M);
Safety zone to be set up around delivery area and pump hopper (M);
Adequate lighting to be provided for work in low light or at night (M);
Appropriate warning signage to be put in place (M);
A clear area for deliverytrucks is to be established (M);
Only one delivery truck to approach and discharge into hopper (M).

Will you be using an on site traffic controller ?

/ ❑ / ❑ / Moving vehicles and machinery / Traffic controller and other workers to use high vis vests at all times (M);
All concrete trucks to have operational reversing beepers (M);
Traffic controller is to stay clear of hopper and reversing truck and remain visiable to the driver at all times (M);
Delivery drivers are to remain clear of discharge area until signalled to reverse into position by Traffic Controller (M)

Will you be using a delivery pipeline?

/ ❑ / ❑ / Concrete Pipeline / Pipeline to be installed in accordance with manufacturers specifications and AS 2550.15: Cranes – Safe use – Concrete placing equipment (M);
All equipment to be inspected and servicable prior to installation (M);
All equipment inspected and recorded prior to commencing concrete pumping (M);
 Only competent operators to use equipment (M).

Could “hose whip” occur during pumping operations?

/ ❑ / ❑ / Hose whip / No metal fittings attached to the free end of the rubber delivery hose (M);
Delivery hose inspected for wear or deterioration before use (M);
Only concrete that is of a pumpable consistency is to be used (M);
Concrete is not to be left to solidify in the line eg prevent blockages (M);
Hosehand is to communicate with the pump operator at a distance using hand signals (M);
Only competent operators to operate the hose or supervised by competent operator. (M);
Concrete pump to be started slowly to minimise air getting into hose (M);
Hose not to be stretched if it cannot reach the pouring location (M);
Hose length not to exceed the manufacturer’s recommendations (M);
Appropriate PPE to be worn at all times (M).

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Any additional hazards you identify for the work to be undertaken that are not listed, should be written in the “Additional Site Information” box.

Please contact HazardCo on 0800 555 339 if you have an accident on the worksite.

Additional Site Information / Hazards

PPE Required / Signage
Required
Safety Briefing Completed By: / Date: / Signed:

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WorkersReceiving Safety Briefing:

Name: / Name:

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