Category Archives: Safety

CONCRETE PUMP SAFETY OPERATION – Delivering the Concrete

Delivering the Concrete 4.1 WARNING! PLUGGING HAZARD. Do not put concrete into the concrete pump hopper, concrete pump truck hopper, and/or crane lift bucket until the operator directs you to do so. If the concrete pump or concrete pump truck has not been primed, filling the hopper can cause the concrete pump or concrete pump…

Concrete Pump Trucks Operating Safety

1. General WARNING! Concrete industry professionals should wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working near a concrete pump, concrete pump truck, or crane bucket. Proper equipment includes but is not limited to safety glasses, steel toe boots, hard hat, ear protection, and rubber gloves. These items are especially important when working near the hopper or…