Compliance Inspections and Maintenance: Regular inspections and preventative maintenance are essential tasks to ensure the safe operation of concrete pumps and booms on the worksite.

For more detailed information on inspections and compliance check Section 5.2 of the Concrete pumping Code of Practice 2019 (PDF, 1.04 MB).

Maintenance Inspections: Conducting major inspections on all concrete placing equipment is crucial to guarantee its safe and effective functioning.

For important information on maintenance responsibilities check sections 5.3 to 5.6 of the Concrete pumping Code of Practice 2019 (PDF, 1.04 MB).

Reporting and Recording Defects: In instances where repairs or replacements are necessary, the plant or equipment owner should diligently record these details in the log book.

For more detailed information on reporting and recording defects check Section 5.9 of the Concrete pumping Code of Practice 2019 (PDF, 1.04 MB).

Testing Pipes: For twin wall pipelines, ultrasonic testing may not be suitable. Alternative testing methods, such as using thickness testing calipers, increased inspection, and heightened monitoring of concrete volume and type, should be considered.

For more detailed information on reporting and recording defects check Section 5.9 of the Concrete Pumping Code of Practice 2019 (PDF, 1.04 MB).