Concreting Emergency
Formwork, pouring, finishing, post-tensioning, and tilt-up/precast
Concreting Complete Pack
3 documents — everything you need for concreting compliance.
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Concreting operations involve multiple high-risk construction activities under WHS Regulations s.291, including work near excavations, working at heights during formwork, and handling heavy loads with cranes or concrete pumps.
Our concreting SWMS pack covers 10 work activities from formwork construction and steel reinforcement through to concrete pouring, finishing, post-tensioning, and tilt-up/precast panel installation. Each document addresses hazards specific to concrete work including chemical burns from wet concrete, silica dust exposure, manual handling of heavy materials, and plant/equipment risks.
Key Hazards Covered
- Chemical burns from wet concrete contact
- Silica dust inhalation during cutting and grinding
- Formwork collapse during pouring
- Manual handling of heavy reinforcement steel
- Crane and concrete pump operations
- Working near open excavations
Relevant Australian Standards
- AS 3600 Concrete structures
- AS/NZS 4576 Guidelines for scaffolding safety
- AS 2550 Cranes, hoists and winches
- AS/NZS 1891.1 Fall-arrest systems
Individual Documents — $41.95 each
Concreting Emergency — Common Questions
Are emergency procedures a legal requirement?
Yes. Under WHS Regulation 43, PCBUs must prepare, maintain, and implement an emergency plan for the workplace. Workers must be trained in emergency procedures.
What emergencies do your procedures cover?
Our procedures cover trade-specific emergencies including injuries, chemical exposure, fire, electrical incidents, structural collapse, severe weather, and medical emergencies.
Do emergency procedures include notification requirements?
Yes. Each procedure includes who to notify (emergency services, regulators, site managers), when to notify them, and what information to provide.
Last updated: March 2026