JOBSITE___________________________________ DATE ______________________________________

OPERATOR__________________________________SIZE ________ UNIT # ______________________

Pre-Pour Checklist for Pumping Operations
 

1. Who is the person in charge?  (PIC) ______________________________

1. Are there power lines to consider?     Can we maintain 17’ clearance?

1. Is there a staging area for ready-mix trucks?

1. Are there adequate access and egress routes for trucks?

1. Do we need traffic control? – contact ready-mix company.

1. Is there a stable, level area for the pump truck to set up on? Need dunnage?

1. Is the ground stable enough to support the trucks? 

1. Is there a clean out area available? Washout bag needed?

1. Is there adequate lighting for the pump truck and ready-mix truck?

1. Have weather conditions been considered?

1. Hose Size ________ “  length ___________ ‘ [don’t overload boom]

• Keep all personnel back REASONABLE SAFE DISTANCE from tip during priming, after re-positioning, plugging or after prolonged delays. COMMENTS:_______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________




Written By Bob Sanderson
Published by ConcretePumping.com

Is there adequite lighting for the pump and ready mix trucks??   I have a light on the back, lighting up my hopper, most if not all ready-mix trucks here have 2 (usualy) lights at top rear of truck lighting up behind there truck when turned on, but I've never had contractor light up the area for us..  MY 2 CENTS

Animal,

You are too right. These items are things we should ask for, for the good of the pour as well as the good of the operator. If we don't ask- and ask- and ask; we will never get them.

Can you imagine a crane company not receiving all the items? Are you and your pump not at least as valuable as the crane?

 Sure would be nice to have that pre-pour sheet,but it will never happen.All we get is half--- directions and estimated yardage.75% of the jobs I go on are a complete surprise.It is amazing that some contractors cant even do the basic stuff like moving the stacks of lumber in the only set up spot or even having a clue about pour rate.And it aint gettin any better................

Sad but true, Biz.

after one operator having a bad accident due to a outrigger crashing threw septic tank we received a letter from osha with a check list it generally said we the pump co has to go to the proper authority and get the site maps to find out were every thing is on the site sounds good but not possible to do on the notice we get to do the job. When the customer want it done today

Like everything else, this list, and the fact that your company took the time to ask the questions, helps with the C Y A if something happens. Anything that you have that shows that you and your company sought the facts before the pour puts you in a better light. The more you do before the pour; the more you are covered if anything happens. The jury verdict might be changed by a few pieces of paper.