Pre-Task Plan: Concrete Pouring

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

1. Task Description

[Pouring concrete for the foundation of the new building, ensuring proper placement and consolidation.]

2. Task Duration

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

3. Personnel Involved

• [Foreman]
• [Concrete finishers]
• [Laborers]

4. Task-Specific Hazards and Controls

Hazard	Risk	Control Measures
Formwork failure	Collapse, injury to workers	Ensure formwork and shoring are inspected by a competent person and authorized in writing before pouring [1]. Verify formwork is erected, supported, and braced to withstand all loads [1]. Follow engineer's design and erection instructions [2].
Reinforcing steel	Impalement	Guard protruding reinforcing steel to eliminate impalement hazards [3].
Concrete spillage	Slips, trips, skin irritation	Wear appropriate PPE, including gloves and eye protection. Clean up spills immediately.
Manual handling of equipment	Musculoskeletal injuries	Use proper lifting techniques. Get assistance for heavy items. Take frequent breaks.
Working under elevated concrete buckets	Injury from falling buckets or concrete	Do not allow employees to work under concrete buckets while they are being elevated or lowered [4]. Route elevated concrete buckets to minimize employee exposure [4].
Unguarded equipment	Injury from moving parts	Ensure concrete mixers with loading skips are equipped with mechanical devices to clear the skip and have guardrails [4]. Ensure power concrete trowels have automatic shut-off switches [4].
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 [5].

5. Required PPE for Today's Task

• Hard hat
• Safety glasses
• Gloves (waterproof and chemical resistant)
• Steel-toed boots
• High-visibility vest [6]

6. Tools and Equipment Needed

• Concrete mixer [4]
• Concrete vibrator
• Bull float [7]
• Shovels
• Wheelbarrows
• Concrete pump truck [8]

7. Pre-Start Checklist

Area Preparation

• Ensure the work area is clear of obstructions.
• Verify that the formwork is properly aligned and secured.
• Check that all necessary tools and equipment are on-site.

Equipment Checks

• Inspect the concrete mixer for any defects.
• Ensure the concrete vibrator is functioning correctly.
• Verify that all PPE is in good condition and readily available.

Communication

• Review hand signals for communicating with the concrete pump operator.
• Confirm emergency procedures and contact information.

8. Task Steps Overview

1. Inspect formwork and ensure it is authorized for pouring [1].
2. Mix concrete according to specifications.
3. Transport concrete to the pouring location.
4. Pour concrete into the formwork.
5. Consolidate concrete with a vibrator.
6. Level and smooth the surface with a bull float [7].
7. Monitor the concrete during the curing process.

9. Emergency Response for This Task

• Concrete spill into water source → [Contain spill, notify environmental authorities]
• Formwork collapse → [Evacuate area, account for all personnel, provide first aid]

10. Task-Specific Precautions

• Avoid working under suspended loads [3].
• Use non-conductive material or insulated bull float handles when near electrical conductors [9].
• Do not exceed the safe rate of lift [10].

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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