The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) has released new and updated safety materials. These materials are aimed at fulfilling its ongoing mission of Promoting safe concrete pumping practices. The first item, Safety Bulletin: Use of Lay Flat Hose, identifies and illustrates the handling guidelines for using ng lay-flat hoses on the job.
Lay-flat hoses allow for improved flow control and lower placement rates than standard concrete boom tip hoses. They are a popular accessory when you require pumping in tight spaces such as ICF forms, columns, and walls.
“It is important for concrete pumpers and concrete contractors to understand the differences between lay-flat and standard boom tip hose applications,” says Executive Director Christi Collins. “Although similar, each have specific guidelines that should be followed for their respective uses. This new safety bulletin responds to a need in the industry for increased education when using lay-flat hoses to avoid certain hazards, such as kinking, which can cause a hose whipping. Hose whippings are a leading cause of accidents with a concrete pump.”
The new safety bulletin complements the association’s extensive safety library. It is available for download on the association’s website Safety/Training page.
Other updated guidelines
Next, the ACPA updated two of its Safety Guidelines for Wind Velocity and Lightning. These guidelines outline the ACPA’s recommended practices in severe-weather events and more.
Wind Velocity reflects changes to previous generic guidelines and defers more specifically to the pump’s manufacturer; Lightning expands on the definition of determining when to stop pumping operations when lighting is present. It also discusses when it’s safe to re-start.
Continually updating safety resources is part of ACPA’s mission to both foster and promote a positive safety culture within the concrete pumping industry. For additional resources on general safety, visit the ACPA’s Safety/Training page, where safety materials are easy to find, and many are available for download at no cost. In addition, the ACPA’s online catalog, www.concretepumpers.com/catalog, has materials available for purchase.
About American Concrete Pumping Association
The ACPA is a non-profit association which serves as an advocate for the concrete pumping industry. The association commits itself to promotion, education and safety for its members. It also serves all those coming into contact with a concrete pump on the construction job site.
