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Concrete pumpers
Concrete pumpers present a number of risks to workers, including hose whips, falls, and contact with power lines.
See the following resources and links for information on working safely with and around concrete pumpers.
Resources
Working Safely Around Electricity
This booklet explains the dangers of working around and on energized low-voltage equipment and near high-voltage conductors. It is written for supervisors and workers who work around and with electrical...
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Concrete Pump Hose Whips, Killing Worker
Trapped air pressurized to hundreds of pounds per square inch inside a pumper hose. Its sudden release caused a hose to whip violently, throwing a worker.