Discharge ready mixed concrete on site with a concrete mixer truck
Overview
What is this standard about?
This standard is about discharging ready mixed concrete with a concrete mixer vehicle. It covers the steps that a driver has to take to navigate the site for delivery, abide by site rules and take control of the area whilst discharging the product.
It also covers the use of the vehicle controls to maximise safety and fuel efficiency, and knowledge of the factors that affect fuel efficiency.
Who is this standard for?
This standard is relevant to drivers of concrete mixers and those who are responsible for concrete mixers within logistics organisations.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
- comply with the organisational procedures and all relevant legal, environmental, health and safety and operating requirements relating to concrete mixer operations
- select, check and wear the correct PPE required
- obtain the site rules/procedures, information on site ground conditions and the delivery location
- drive the vehicle at an appropriate speed based on the site rules, site ground conditions, product consistency and quantity loaded
- check if a banksman will be used on the site
- monitor route for hazards and obstructions
- maintain the required drum agitation revolution speed
- navigate the mixer truck to the delivery location on the site
- check blind spots for hazards
- follow site procedures and instructions provided by banksman (if a banksman is available) for discharging the load
- manoeuvre the mixer truck into a safe position for discharging the load
- prepare the concrete mixer for discharging the load
- secure the vehicle
- communicate safe operating procedure to the customer
- establish an appropriate and safe working area
- position discharge equipment for discharging the product
- secure the area to prevent anyone from boarding the vehicle unless they have permission
- liaise with the site team to allow for safe sampling by the technician
- ensure that any water added to the mix is recorded on both the technician’s and own documentation
- rotate the drum at the required speed and direction for the discharging of the product
- control the drum rotation so the product is discharged at the rate required by the customer
- maintain and monitor a safe working area
- manage the discharge of the product from the mixer and do not allow site personnel to operate levers/electronic controls
- secure discharge equipment
- establish site wash off procedure
- prepare concrete mixer truck for driving
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
- the organisational procedures and all relevant legal, environmental, health and safety, and operating requirements relating to driving the vehicle on public roads
- the hazards associated with handling ready mixed concrete
- the risk assessments and safe operating procedures for the task
- how the product can be affected by time, weather and temperature
- the correct health and safety procedure for dealing with leaks or spillages of the load carried
- how to select, check and wear the PPE required
- the site signage and rules
- the site process and procedure for washing off
- how the quantity and specification of the product can affect the behaviour and speed of the vehicle
- the designated routes on the site and discharging location
- how to plan for the sampling requirement/location with batcher and technician
- how to plan an efficient route on the delivery site abiding by legal, safety and operating requirements
- how to evaluate the ground conditions
- how to evaluate a safe position for discharging the product
- the process for any excess concrete left in the drum following unloading of the product
- how to prepare the concrete mixer for discharging the product
- how to secure the vehicle ready for discharging the product
- who to inform of the safe operating procedure for discharging the product
- how to maintain and monitor a safe working area
- how to attach, secure and monitor the discharge equipment
- the various methods of discharging ready mixed concrete
- how to control the rotation direction and rotation speed of the drum for discharging the product at the required rate
- how to establish if the drum is empty of product
- how to secure the concrete mixer truck for driving
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Controls: accelerator, clutch, footbrake, handbrake, steering wheel, gears, indicators, lights, windscreen wipers, demisters, heating and ventilation, Power Take Off (PTO), differential lock
Discharge equipment: shute, extension, conveyor
Instruments: gauges, warning lights, displays, audible alerts, tachograph, telematics, slump gauge tyre-pressure indicators, coolant levels, oil levels, air pressure
Legal documents: insurance, road tax, vehicle plate, trailer plate, vehicle MOT test certificate, trailer MOT test certificate, transport operator's licence, goods vehicle driver's licence, permits
Legal, safety and operating requirements: Highway Code, transport regulations, safety regulations, codes of practice, load restrictions, drivers' hours, licences/permits, Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) requirements, Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) requirements, Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme (FORS), alcohol and drug restrictions, organisational requirements
Load: Screed, Fresh concrete mix
Systems: ignition, electrical, lights, brakes, transmission, engine, fuel, tyres, coupling, information technology, digital, communications and telemetry systems, ancillary equipment, loading, unloading, temperature control
Concrete mixer: the concrete mixer you normally drive, ancillary equipment, reversing cameras, all round visibility cameras, blind spot cameras