Concrete pour JHA: hazards, controls and PPE.
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| Hazards · Concrete pour |
|---|
| Cement burns from wet concrete on skin |
| Pump hose whip and blowouts |
| Formwork collapse under load |
| Falls from deck edges and forms |
Controls
- Waterproof gloves and boots. Wash concrete off skin right away.
- Hose handler stays clear of the hose end at start-up and when clearing a block.
- Inspect forms and shores before the pour and watch them during it.
- Guardrail or tie-off at 6 ft.
All 6 hazards and 8 controls → · 29 CFR 1926.701
Toolbox talk: Wet concrete burns
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Hazards
- Cement burns from wet concrete on skin
- Pump hose whip and blowouts
- Formwork collapse under load
- Falls from deck edges and forms
- Struck by mixer trucks, the pump boom or the bucket
- Pump boom touching power lines
Controls
- Waterproof gloves and boots. Wash concrete off skin right away.
- Hose handler stays clear of the hose end at start-up and when clearing a block.
- Inspect forms and shores before the pour and watch them during it.
- Guardrail or tie-off at 6 ft.
- Spotter for mixer trucks backing in.
- Pump boom at least 10 ft from lines up to 50 kV, more for higher voltage.
- Nobody rides or stands under the concrete bucket.
- Cap protruding rebar.
PPE
- Waterproof gloves
- Rubber boots
- Safety glasses
- Long sleeves and long pants
- Hard hat
- High-vis vest (Class 2; Class 3 at night)
OSHA rules
29 CFR 1926.701 · 29 CFR 1926.702 · 29 CFR 1926.703 · 29 CFR 1926.501(b)
Toolbox talk: Wet concrete burns
- Wet concrete is caustic. It burns skin and you may not feel it for hours.
- Waterproof gloves and boots; tuck pants over the boots.
- Wet concrete in your boot: get it out and wash right away.
- Splash in the eye: flush 15 minutes and get it checked.
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Questions crews ask
What are the hazards of concrete pour?
Cement burns from wet concrete on skin. Pump hose whip and blowouts. Formwork collapse under load. Falls from deck edges and forms. Struck by mixer trucks, the pump boom or the bucket. Pump boom touching power lines.
What controls go in a concrete pour JHA?
Waterproof gloves and boots. Wash concrete off skin right away. Hose handler stays clear of the hose end at start-up and when clearing a block. Inspect forms and shores before the pour and watch them during it. Guardrail or tie-off at 6 ft. Spotter for mixer trucks backing in.
What PPE is needed for concrete pour?
Waterproof gloves, Rubber boots, Safety glasses, Long sleeves and long pants, Hard hat, High-vis vest (Class 2; Class 3 at night). Add what your site and the task's SDS call for.
Which OSHA rules cover concrete pour?
29 CFR 1926.701; 29 CFR 1926.702; 29 CFR 1926.703; 29 CFR 1926.501(b).
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