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Risk Control in Concrete Pumping Installations: What Your Contractor Does

In modern urban settings, you can hardly talk of real state without thinking of the high-rise buildings that dominate the skies. There is a limitless investment in tall buildings as investors seek to optimise returns from the pieces of land they can acquire. This evolution of construction needs prompts building specialists to find new ways of carrying out work so that they can meet their customer's needs. A perfect example of this evolution is the development of commercial concrete pumping. The technique requires pumps and hoses to move concrete from one point to another using hydraulic force. During the process, there are some inherent risks to workers and property. This article outlines the risk control measures used at various points of the pumping system to guarantee safety.

Concrete Placing Boom

The concrete placing boom comprises an arm and specialised extension that delivers the concrete mixture where the workers want. Its elongated nature poses a risk of mechanical and structural failure at various points of the arm. Thankfully, contractors can apply a number of safety measures to eliminate injury and damage. First, the contractors carry out regular inspection of the boom's controls including smoothness and speed. They also check and replace any worn out structural components such as fasteners, shafts, welds and pins. Lastly, they adhere to motion limits of the height to ensure that the machines only work within height ranges that it can handle.

Concrete Conduit Pipes

The conduit pipes are an elemental part of a concrete pumping system. They carry concrete mixture under high pressure, meaning that they have to be structurally sound for them to carry out this function well. Therefore, contractors avoid any unnecessary bends on the pipework to facilitate the smooth flow of the concrete mixture. They also secure both vertical and horizontal pipes with galvanised steel fasteners to ensure that they stay in position.

Hose Whip

The hose whip refers to the hasty movements of the rubber hose affixed to the end of a concrete placing boom. The whip can strike a worker or eject material forcefully, posing danger to those nearby. To avoid this, contractors assign qualify personnel with proper training to handle the whip hose. Additionally, they only pump properly mixed concrete through the hose whip to prevent blockage, uncontrolled vibration and movement of the hose whip. Lastly, starting the pump gradually also keeps the whip's ejections in check

You don't need to fret over safety when pumping concrete in your construction site. Good contractors adhere to the safety measures discussed for your peace of mind.