Conco is Committed to Meeting All New Requirements and Regulations

Safety is always in the forefront at The Conco Companies, and in that effort, we recognize the importance of keeping up with any new changes in safety procedures and regulations.  One important update occurred this past March with the publication of ASME’s B30.27-2014 Jobsite Responsibilities for Material Placement System that outlines specific responsibilities on the jobsite. 

The American National Standard’s most notable change came with the addition of language that was taken from the mobile crane standards to now use in concrete placement.  The new regulation includes a translation requirement for companies that import equipment into the U.S. and a clear description of responsibilities for general contractors, pump operators, and concrete mixer truck drivers as well as for anyone else that is a part of the process. 

The publication, Concrete Facts, explains the new regulation as such, “If specialized training is required, it is shown. Expectations of setup locations are spelled out. What an operator should know, and the items a contractor should consider when ordering a machine are listed. The only way everyone can go home safely after the pour is if everyone knows their piece of the safety puzzle and works to accomplish it.”

The new regulations will go into effect next year but the American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) has already stepped up to make sure their safety training programs comply with the new regulations.  Their goal is to see to it that concrete pump operators and ready mix drivers meet the safety training and competency requirements spelled out in the ASME B30.27-2014.   

At Conco, we continue to work at creating the safest work environment for all employees, fellow contractors, customers, and the general public.  As one of the largest pumping and belting companies in the U.S., we implement the highest safety standards in the industry.

Sources:

cfawalls.org/concretefacts/2014/06/30/a-new-american-national-standard-for-material-placement-safety/

mydigimag.rrd.com/publication/?i=216900

Conco is one of the leading commercial concrete contractors in the Western United States.  We have four regional offices serving California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada and Colorado and are experts at creating cost-effective solutions that take advantage of the most up-to-date techniques.  Our concrete services include commercial, educational, parking and other construction development as well as public works projects.