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Let’s all
CONCRETE PIPE LINE SET UP get home safely,
every day

INSPECTION CHECK LIST
PRACTICE 2 • All sections of the pipe line
AND SITE RULES
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must be inspected and
tested for wall thickness prior
GOOD Pipe to be secured as follows: Only solid pipe sections are to be Pipe to be anchored no more Always ensure that each joining • to being sent to the site.
▪ Divi ties to be drilled into slab
Pipe line route must be
minimum of 100mm and
planned prior to installation,
secured with resinanchor [1].
with securing anchorage
used for changes in direction or
clamp is complete with a safety
than 500mm before and after
▪ Bracing timbers to be installed
a bend.
clip.
and secured with divi plates
and bolts (min of 100mm x
operatives installing.
70mm timber) [2]. bends. points identified to
• Pipe line is to be anchored
as set out within this
document.
Prior to the pour, the
•
PACTICE Never allow area to become ALL FAULTS • supervisor must check the
REPORT
length of the line to ensure
suitability for use.
Never use flexible sections of
pipe to create a bend.
untidy. Pack away sections of
BAD Never use flexible pipe sections Never secure a clamp in place pipe line no longer in use in order Always use solid bend
with anything other than the
between two solid sections of
to remove trip hazards.
sections.
pipe or to form a bend in a pipe
proprietaryclips provided. Do
Do not obstruct access routes with
line. This will result in a failure.
not improvise with nails or tie wire.
pipe line. Always plan the pipe line
route. • Check all clamps for visible
damage and ensure correct
operation including secure
fitting to the pipe.
Ensure a sufficient • Check all clamps are
amount of
INSPECTION Check all hinges on the clamp pins are Check all flexible pipe line Check thickness of pipe line prior to • use alternatives such as nails
complete with a pin (never
correct securing
availableand
or tie wire).
correctly fitted.
Check pipe line is correctly
blown out at the end of use
Check clamps
and that any excess
for obvious signs
of damage such
work and are not damaged.
ensure that no metal support
visible damage i.e. cracks, splits,
as flat spots or
(Always use a ball catcher).
Ensure rivets are in place.
strands are visible. Ensure pipe
cracks in cast sections for signs of wear and issue to site. On site ensure there is no concrete is removed.
dents or fractures and that the pipe is
body. line is free of excessive concrete free of excessive concrete as this
or blockages. may mask a potential fault.
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