AVR strives to provide a safe, professional environment for contractors, homeowners, construction workers, and our own team members. We’re committed to safely producing, loading, and delivering concrete thousands of miles annually—while keeping everyone safe both on and off the job site. To uphold this, review the safety precautions below and ensure potential hazards are out of the way.
Overall, concrete pouring happens without a hitch, but knowing how to protect yourself during your concrete pour is crucial. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:
Unhardened concrete is alkaline and has a higher pH (12-13) that can cause chemical (caustic) burns or irritation if it gets on unprotected skin. As such, there are a few things to note:
Need more information? Head to our Business Documents page for more concrete precautions and a downloadable resource.
A huge part of job site preparation is ensuring that there’s enough space for the concrete truck to avoid any injuries or property damage. Specific considerations to keep in mind include:
Need specifics for truck dimensions? Check out our Truck Specifications page.
The delivery chute of a concrete truck is the one component with the most injury potential. There are multiple pinch points, heavy chutes, and a large swing radius. Additionally, once the chutes fill with concrete, the added weight makes it harder to control. There is also always a potential for the chute to collapse.
To help prevent injury, please follow these safety rules:
Good communication is essential to job site safety. Make sure to talk with our driver prior to entering your job site/property about the truck placement and about how to give the proper hand signals. Accidents happen when one of us doesn't understand the other.
Here is a guide to Ready-mix Driver and Concrete Pumping Hand Signals
