Concrete pumping

Avoiding pipeline failure

Concrete pipelines, pipe clamps, anchor brackets and pipe movement. Read more about Avoiding pipeline failure

Compliance inspections and maintenance

Compliance plates, booms, outriggers, repairs, replacements, registered professional engineers, defects, log books, records, testing pipes and other equipment. Read more about Compliance inspections and maintenance

Concrete Pumping Compliance Campaign 2009

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland conducted a compliance campaign in 2009 involving concrete pump owners and operators across the state. Read more about Concrete Pumping Compliance Campaign 2009

Concrete Pumping Compliance Campaign 2012

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has started a follow-up campaign looking at the use and maintenance of concrete pumps and placement booms. Read more about Concrete Pumping Compliance Campaign 2012

Controlling noise and fumes

Reducing the effects of noise and fumes. Read more about Controlling noise and fumes

Controlling the risks

Concrete placement booms, pump gauges. Read more about Controlling the risks

Placement of plant and equipment

Risks with setting-up concrete pumping equipment include concrete pumping booms tipping over and workers being crushed or run over by the mobile pump or concrete truck. Read more about Placement of plant and equipment

Plant design and item registration - concrete placement booms

Under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011, registration requirements for concrete placement booms have changed. To assist businesses with these changes transitional arrangements are currently in place. Read more about Plant design and item registration - concrete placement booms

Preparation of site

Planning by builders, hirers, principal contractors and concrete pump workers. Read more about Preparation of site

Safety training and supervision

Safety equipment, personal protective equipment, work methods, knowledge levels, tools and equipment, monitoring safe work practices. Read more about Safety training and supervision

Last updated
02 May 2017