Concrete Mixers

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Concrete Mixers
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Introduction

• Why is safety a concern?
• A look at some injury statistics
• OSHA Regulations
• Following Concrete Mixer Safety Procedures
• Helpful Hints

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Why is safety a concern?

• Nobody likes to get injured
• There is a possibility with concrete mixers to
  lose limbs, appendages, and fingers

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Why is safety a concern?

• Injuries from pump lines bursting
• Injuries that happen as a result of cleaning

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What are the Stats?

• More than 250,000 people work in concrete
  manufacturing
• Over 10 percent of those workers - 28,000 -
  experienced a job-related injury or illness and
  42 died in just one year.

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OSHA

• 1926.702(b)
• Concrete mixers. Concrete mixers with one cubic
  yard (-8 m(3)) or larger loading skips shall be
  equipped with the following
• 1926.702(b)(1)
• A mechanical device to clear the skip of
  materials and
• 1926.702(b)(2)
• Guardrails installed on each side of the skip.

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Safety Procedures

• Use chute safety stops
• Wear gloves
• Be aware of surroundings
• Create means of communication between truck
  operator and concrete placer

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Helpful Tips

• Do not stick your hand in the chute while it is
  operating
• Wear proper respiratory protection
• Use electric mixers indoors to avoid build-up of
  harmful gases
• Wear proper protective eye wear

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More Tips

• Pay attention to what you are doing
• Be careful

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Conclusion

• Why is safety a concern?
• A look at injury statistics
• OSHA Regulations
• Following Safety Procedures
• Helpful Hints of Safety