Daily Plant Prestarts
Concrete Pump Pre-Start Checklist
Pre-start inspection for truck-mounted concrete boom pumps and line pumps covering outriggers, boom, delivery line, clamps, end hose and safety systems. Completed by the pump operator on arrival at site and before pumping starts.
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Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| PUMP & OPERATOR DETAILS | ||
| Date | ___________________________ | |
| Site / Project | ___________________________ | |
| Pump Registration / Plant ID | ___________________________ | |
| Pump Type (boom pump / line pump / trailer pump) | ___________________________ | |
| Operator Name | ___________________________ | |
| High Risk Work Licence Number (PB for concrete placing boom) | ___________________________ | |
| Hour Meter Reading | ___________________________ | |
| SET-UP & OUTRIGGERS | ||
| Overhead powerlines identified; approach distances or spotter arranged | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Ground bearing assessed; outrigger pads / mats in place | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Outriggers fully extended and locked as per set-up chart | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Truck level within manufacturer tolerance | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Exclusion zone established around pump and hopper | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| BOOM | ||
| Boom sections: no cracks, dents or weld damage | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Boom pins, keepers and bolts secure | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Boom cylinders and holding valves: no leaks or drift | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| DELIVERY LINE & CLAMPS | ||
| Delivery pipes: wall thickness checked and within limits (per schedule) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Pipe clamps fully closed with safety pins / R-clips fitted | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Clamp seals / gaskets in place, no leaks | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| End hose: no splits or damage, secured with safety chain / sling | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| No end hose restrictor or attachments that create whip risk | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Line pump hoses (if used) anchored and protected from traffic | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| HOPPER & PUMPING UNIT | ||
| Hopper grille in place and interlock functional | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Agitator and S-tube / valve operate correctly | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Water box topped up and lid closed | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Hydraulic oil level adequate, no leaks | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| SAFETY SYSTEMS & CONTROLS | ||
| Emergency stops at pump, hopper and remote all functional | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Remote control unit: charged, all functions and e-stop tested | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Horn / warning devices operational | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Washout and clean-out equipment (ball, catcher) available | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Fire extinguisher present and within service date | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Periodic boom / pipeline inspection current | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| COMMUNICATION | ||
| Hand signals / radio channel agreed with placing crew | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Line hand briefed on end hose safety and exclusion zone | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| DEFECTS & SIGN-OFF | ||
| Defects found (describe or write "None") | ___________________________ | |
| Defects reported to supervisor | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Pump fit for operation | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Operator Signature | ___________________________ | |
| Site Supervisor Signature | ___________________________ | |