Concrete-pumping industry standard

What it contains

The Concrete-pumping industry standard is for operators of concrete-placing equipment, employers and self-employed persons who have responsibilities to manage hazards and risks associated with the operation and use of concrete-placing equipment.

The standard includes principles and requirements for using concrete-placing equipment in the building and construction industry.

The standard covers the following topics (among others):

• who has duties
• types of concrete-placing equipment
• training and competency
• hazards, including electrical, crush, overturning, falling object, entanglement, striking, environmental, and fall hazards, and hazards related to pipeline blockages
• work practices
• pipelines
• emergency procedures
• inspection and maintenance.