Safety checklist — Concrete pump inspection
Pre-operation inspection of truck-mounted or trailer concrete pump. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Exterior walk-around
14 items- ✓
Check tires / axles if truck-mounted — pressure, wear
- ✓
Inspect placing boom sections — cracks, pins, stops
- ✓
Check delivery pipeline and clamps — wear, cracksCritical
ℹ️ A burst pipeline under concrete pressure can cause serious injury
- ✓
Inspect outriggers — cylinders, pads, locking
- ✓
Check hydraulic hoses and fittings — no leaks
- ✓
Check fluid levels: hydraulic, engine, water (cleaning system)
- ✓
Inspect hopper and safety grate — grate in place and locked
- ✓
Fire extinguisher present and charge verified
- ✓
Start engine — check gauges and warning lights
- ✓
Test boom deployment and retraction
- ✓
Test outriggers — full deployment and locking
- ✓
Check pumping system — pressure, piston stroke
- ✓
Test remote control if equipped — all movements
- ✓
Check emergency stop operation (station and remote)
Report / Sign-off
5 items- ✓
Record hourmeter reading and volume pumped if available
- ✓
Log any deficiency in the inspection register
- ✓
Report any major deficiency to supervisorCritical
- ✓
Apply lockout tag if unsafeCritical
- ✓
Sign the inspection form