Tilt-up and Pre-cast Construction
Engaged in tilt-up and pre-cast construction, workers at WorkCover Queensland are involved in various tasks such as panel casting, lifting, rigging systems, and propping and securing panels. This construction method is increasingly prevalent, presenting our workers with notable risks that need careful attention.
As workers, we face significant dangers, including the potential for falls from height, the risk of objects, particularly concrete panels, falling, and hazards related to mobile plant usage, such as cranes and elevating work platforms. These risks underscore the importance of thorough safety measures and vigilant practices in our daily activities within the tilt-up and pre-cast construction environment.
Legislation
The Tilt-up and Pre-cast Construction Code of Practice 2003 (PDF, 0.96 MB) provides guidance on managing the associated risks.
Construction work | Excavation work is considered construction work under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 and must be carried out in accordance with the relevant regulations | Chapter 6 – Construction Work, WHS Regulation 2011 |
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Safe work method statements | Safe work method statements are required for all high risk construction work, including any construction work that involves tilt-up or pre-cast concrete | WHS Regulation 2011, s291 and s299 |
Notifiable incidents | The fall or release from a height of any plant, substance or thing, including tilt-up or pre-cast panels, is a dangerous incident and must be notified to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland View additional information about the notification of dangerous incidents, including the notification form | Work Health and Safety Act 2011, s35, s36, s37, s38 and s39 |