Action
We invite Concrete Pumping Industry, members and non-members, to read the submitted Proposal linked below, and welcome your considered comments, HERE.
Under the guidance of the National Management Committee and the adopted strategic plan, the Association has been working closely with Standards Australia to develop a project proposal to re-establish a comprehensive review of AS 2550.15—1994, Cranes—Safe use, Part 15: Concrete Placing Equipment. This proposal relates to the well-overdue review, (more than 20 years) which will address:
• General document-wide consistency check for terminology use. Definitions for types of pumps.
• Definition for “competent person”.
• Where appropriate, additional clauses relevant to the various types of pumps, e.g. line pump, boom pump, separate placing boom.
• Alignment of inspection and maintenance requirements with international manufacturer concrete placing equipment, requirements and international standards.
• Where appropriate, consequential amendments and alignment to AS 2550 series.
• Where appropriate, consequential amendments and alignment with various federal and state WHS legislation, codes of practice or guidelines.
• Where appropriate, alignment with international best practices that are adopted in codes.
Craig Heidrich, CEO of the CPAA, has prepared the attached proposal to revise AS 2550.15 for the consideration by Standards Australia. The proposal was recently reviewed during a forum hosted by Standards Australia. As part of the project proposal process, the Association must provide evidence of widespread stakeholder support for the proposal.
Calling on members to help shape the future of AS2550.15?
Do you or a colleague have the skills, interest and time to be Nominated Representative or Reference Group Member?
Representing the concrete pumping industry to Australian governments and other stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for members in terms of the sustainability of the industry and the safety of employees, nomination and representation of members to Standards Australia committees is an important function of the Concrete Pumping Association of Australia since its formation, some 20 years ago.
The Association is seeking three (3) Nominated Representatives for the review of AS2550.15. The positions we are seeking to fill are;
· Nominated Representative for Concrete Pump Operator/Owner
· Nominated Representative for Concrete Pump Inspector/Assessor and
· Nominated Representative for Concrete Pump Manufacturer, Distributor and or Supplier.
Each Nominated Representative will be supported by up to ten (10) Reference Group Members to act as the voice for each respective interest group within the concrete pumping industry. For more information or to nominate yourself, send us an email or call us on 1300 136 636.
