Concreting Toolbox Talk
Formwork, pouring, finishing, post-tensioning, and tilt-up/precast
Concreting Complete Pack
10 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 — $20.95 each
Concreting Toolbox Talk — Common Questions
How often should toolbox talks be held?
Most WHS guidelines recommend weekly toolbox talks, or before any new high-risk activity begins. Regular talks demonstrate ongoing safety consultation with workers.
What topics do your toolbox talks cover?
Each toolbox talk covers trade-specific hazards, safe work procedures, PPE requirements, and emergency protocols relevant to that trade's activities.
Do toolbox talks include an attendance register?
Yes. Every Toolbox Talk document includes an attendance register for worker sign-off, providing evidence of WHS consultation.
Are toolbox talks a legal requirement?
While not explicitly mandated by name, WHS legislation requires PCBUs to consult with workers on safety matters. Documented toolbox talks are the most common way to demonstrate this consultation.
Last updated: March 2026