Health and safety

Poundhouse Ready Mix Concrete take your health and safety very seriously when handling our products. Please read our health and safety advice below to get the optimum use out of our ready mixes.

Health and safety with your ready mix concrete delivery

When your concrete is delivered you will be asked to sign a delivery ticket and on this ticket it clearly states "WET CEMENT CAN CAUSE BURNS".

We strongly advise you to read the ticket carefully as to what precautions to take when laying concrete.

On any building site, even if it is your back garden, there will be risks that can be managed easily to ensure the safety of everyone involved.

Risks from contact with wet concrete

Wet concrete, mortar and screed are strong alkalis. Contact with skin or the eyes may cause serious burns and ulceration or an acute allergic reaction in some people. Suitable clothing including impervious gloves, long sleeves, eye protection and boots are essential. In the event of eye contact wash immediately with plenty of water and seek urgent medical attention.

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Risks from equipment

All equipment and even hand tools can present a risk if used incorrectly. People can be under increased pressure to finish quickly as the concrete sets so it is always worth ensuring everyone understands the operating instructions before the job starts. If the mixer truck is fitted with an auger or if a pump is used, provide an adequate ‘exclusion zone’ to prevent accidental injury.

Risks from slips, trips and lifting

Wet concrete makes surfaces slippery and it is obviously very heavy.

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Health and safety