Tilt-up and pre-cast construction
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 |