Pre-Task Plan: Concrete Pouring

Date: [DATE] Work Area: [WORK AREA] Task Supervisor: [SUPERVISOR NAME]

1. Task Description

Pouring concrete for [SPECIFIC STRUCTURE, e.g., foundation, slab, wall].

2. Task Duration

Estimated Start: [START TIME] Estimated Completion: [END TIME]

3. Personnel Involved

• Concrete finishers
• Equipment operators
• Laborers

4. Task-Specific Hazards and Controls

Hazard	Risk	Control Measures
Formwork failure	Collapse, injury to workers	Inspect formwork and shoring before pouring. Ensure formwork and shoring are authorized in writing by an engineer or competent person [1]. "An employer shall ensure, before concrete is poured,
(a) that the formwork and shoring are inspected by an engineer, or a competent person designated by the employer, and
(b) that the engineer, or the competent person desig -nated by the employer, as the case may be, authorizes the pour in writing." [1] Ensure formwork is capable of withstanding all loads [1]. "An employer shall ensure that the formwork and shoring are erected, sup -ported and braced so that they are capable of withstand -ing all loads and forces likely to be applied to them." [1]
Reinforcing steel	Impalement	Guard protruding reinforcing steel to eliminate impalement hazards [2]. "All protruding reinforcing steel, onto and into which employees could fall, shall be guarded to eliminate the hazard of impalement." [2]
Concrete bucket operations	Struck by falling bucket or concrete	Do not allow employees to work under concrete buckets while they are being elevated or lowered [3]. "No employee shall be permitted to work under concrete buckets while buckets are being elevated or lowered into position." [3] Route elevated concrete buckets so that the fewest number of employees are exposed [3]. "To the extent practical, elevated concrete buckets shall be routed so that no employee, or the fewest number of employees, are exposed to the hazards associated with falling concrete buckets." [3]
Unguarded edges/falls	Injury from falls	Provide fall protection when working at heights.
Slips, trips, and falls	Injuries	Maintain clear walkways, clean up spills immediately.
Contact with buried facilities	Electrocution, explosion	Before disturbing the ground or removing existing concrete, contact the owner to identify and mark the location of buried or concrete-embedded facilities [4]. "Before the ground is disturbed or existing concrete is removed at a work site, an employer must
(a) contact the owner,
(b) advise the owner of the proposed activities,
(c) ask the owner to identify and mark the location of the buried or concrete-embedded facility, and
(d) not begin disturbing the ground or removing the existing concrete until buried or concreteembedded facilities have been identified and their locations marked." [4]

5. Required PPE for Today's Task

• Hard hat
• Safety glasses
• Steel-toed boots
• Gloves
• High visibility safety apparel [5]

6. Tools and Equipment Needed

• Concrete mixer
• Concrete pump truck
• Wheelbarrows or concrete buggies
• Bull floats [6]
• Shovels
• Vibrators
• Personal fall arrest systems

7. Pre-Start Checklist

Area Preparation

• Ensure the work area is clear of obstructions.
• Establish a safe route for concrete delivery.
• Barricade the work area to prevent unauthorized access.

Equipment Checks

• Inspect concrete pump truck and ensure outriggers are extended per manufacturer's specifications [7]. "Before using a concrete pump truck at a work site, an employer must ensure that the outriggers of the equipment are extended in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications." [7]
• Check concrete mixer for proper operation and guarding.
• Verify that all tools and equipment are in good working condition.

Communication

• Review hand signals for communicating with equipment operators.
• Establish clear communication channels between all workers.

8. Task Steps Overview

1. Inspect and prepare the formwork.
2. Set up concrete delivery system (pump, wheelbarrows).
3. Begin pouring concrete, ensuring proper consolidation.
4. Finish concrete surface to specified requirements.
5. Allow concrete to cure properly.

9. Emergency Response for This Task

• Concrete spill → Contain the spill and clean up immediately.
• Formwork collapse → Evacuate the area and assess the situation.

10. Task-Specific Precautions

• Never work under a suspended load.
• Avoid overexertion and take frequent breaks.
• Stay hydrated.

Pre-Task Briefing Confirmation

All workers understand the task, associated hazards, and required controls.

Team Lead Initials: [___] Date: [DATE] Time: [TIME]

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