Concrete Pumping Operations
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Talking points
- Before positioning the pump boom, survey the area for overhead power lines. The boom must maintain required clearance distances at all times.
- Pipeline restraints are required at bends and connections to prevent whipping if a coupling fails under pressure.
- Clean-out is one of the most hazardous phases — compressed air used to purge the line can propel a sponge ball or concrete with lethal force. Clear the discharge area.
- Operators must be trained on the specific pump model, including emergency shutdown procedures and boom operation limits.
- Ensure the pump is set up on stable, level ground with outriggers fully deployed. Ground conditions must support the combined weight of the pump and the concrete load.
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Are there any overhead lines near our pump setup today — and is the clean-out area barricaded?
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