Safety checklist — Concrete pump inspection
Pre-operation inspection of truck-mounted or trailer concrete pump. Based on 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
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Use on-site — freePDF reports, history and team management in the app
For information only — this is not legal advice. OK Sécurité is an independent company with no affiliation to the CNESST: we are not mandated, endorsed or certified by it. Completing a checklist here does not by itself establish your compliance — your exact obligations depend on your job site and your prevention program. Where there is any discrepancy, the official text published by Légis Québec or the CNESST prevails.
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Why daily inspection — Concrete pump
Concrete pumps pose risks of power-line contact (deployed boom), hose failure under pressure, and tip-over. A pump is not automatically 2.15.1 lifting apparatus. Check outriggers, lines and stops before pumping; 5.2.1 applies to the boom near lines.
Boom deployment must be planned considering overhead-line clearances and reach. Pump hoses must be firmly secured to resist surge during pumping. Clearing blocked lines follows strict procedure due to residual pressure.
Inspect the concrete pump before the first load: outriggers, boom, lines, and emergency stops. A report with photos of leaks or damaged hoses prevents starting a non-compliant pour.
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