This Concrete Pour & Placement SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) covers receiving and placing concrete from an agitator truck, chute, wheelbarrow or skip, then raking, spreading and compacting it with a poker vibrator ready for screeding. It covers formwork sign-off, exclusion zones, crane-lifted skips, keeping clear of the discharge path, edge safety, task rotation and protecting skin from wet cement. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Concreters and concrete finishers
Residential and commercial builders
Civil and infrastructure contractors
Landscapers pouring paths and slabs
Formwork and slab crews
Use it to
Train and induct workers in exactly how you expect the task to be done
Keep a clear reference at the machine, in the vehicle or on site
Record competency with the built-in sign-off
Show clients, insurers and auditors your safe work methods are written down
What this SOP covers
Alkaline burns to skin and eyes from wet concrete
Strain from raking, shovelling and spreading stiff mixes
Manual handling of loaded wheelbarrows and skips on uneven ground
Slips and trips on wet concrete, mesh, bar chairs and formwork
Falls at unprotected formwork and slab edges
Being struck by discharge from a chute, skip or wheelbarrow
Being struck by agitator trucks, skips or plant in the pour area
Hand-arm vibration from poker vibrators
Electric shock from vibrators and leads in wet conditions
Heat stress and sunburn on exposed slabs
What's included
8 pre-operational checks, from formwork and edge protection sign-off to exclusion zones, vibrator RCDs and the delivery schedule
A 12-step operating procedure covering the discharge path, crane-lifted skips, raking, poker vibrator technique, wheelbarrows and edges
Isolation and energy control for the poker vibrator, plus wet cement skin and eye protection for the whole pour
7 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for concrete on skin or eyes, formwork movement or collapse, falls and plant strikes
PPE checklist and a list of related documents
Competency acknowledgement and worker sign-off
Space for your logo, SOP number, version and review dates
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing an SOP from a blank page
Written as clear, numbered steps that workers can follow on the job
Fully editable, so you can match it to your equipment, site and how your team works
The competency sign-off gives you a training record from day one
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, company name, SOP number and dates.
Check it suits your equipment and site, and edit anything you need to.
Train your workers and have them sign the competency acknowledgement.
Need more than one SOP?
This SOP is also included in the Ultimate Concreting SOP Bundle. At $197 for the whole bundle, it works out much cheaper than buying SOPs one at a time.
Common questions
Does it cover concrete pumping?
No. Pump setup and line handling are covered in our Concrete Pump Setup & Line Handling SOP, and cutting cured concrete is covered in the Concrete Saw Cutting & Core Drilling SOP.
Do I still need a SWMS for a slab pour?
Often, yes. This SOP shows workers how to place and compact concrete safely. Where the pour is part of high risk construction work, such as work near unprotected edges or moving plant, you'll need a site-specific SWMS as well.
Can I change it?
Yes. It's a Microsoft Word file, so you can add, remove or change any step, check or hazard, and add your own logo and details.
Does it suit my state?
Yes. It's written to the model WHS laws and suits all states and territories, including Victoria under the OHS Act and Regulations.
What if it doesn't suit my work?
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee if it isn't fit for purpose.
