Tilt-up and precast construction
Read the safety alert which provides guidance on additional risk controls to be applied when lifting precast concrete elements in situations where an effective exclusion zone cannot be implemented.
Tilt-up and pre-cast construction includes:
- casting of panels
- panel lifting
- rigging systems
- propping and securing panels.
This type of work is becoming a more common form of construction. Workers involved in these activities are exposed to a number of significant risks, including:
- the risk of a fall from height
- the risk of falling objects, such as concrete panels
- risks associated with mobile plant (e.g. cranes and elevating work platforms), including being struck or crushed.
Legislation
The Tilt-up and pre-cast construction Code of Practice 2003 (PDF, 0.96 MB) provides guidance on managing the associated risks.
Construction work | Excavation work is considered construction work under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 and must be carried out in accordance with the relevant regulations | Chapter 6 – Construction Work, WHS Regulation 2011 |
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Safe work method statements | Safe work method statements are required for all high risk construction work, including any construction work that involves tilt-up or pre-cast concrete | WHS Regulation 2011, s291 and s299 |
Notifiable incidents | The fall or release from a height of any plant, substance or thing, including tilt-up or pre-cast panels, is a dangerous incident and must be notified to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland View additional information about the notification of dangerous incidents, including the notification form | Work Health and Safety Act 2011, s35, s36, s37, s38 and s39 |