Health & Safety

Essential safety guidance for working with ready-mix concrete on your site.

Working with concrete requires proper precautions. Whether you're a homeowner or an experienced contractor, please read and follow this safety guidance before your delivery arrives.

Contact with Wet Concrete

Warning: Wet concrete is highly alkaline (pH 12-13) and can cause serious chemical burns to skin and eyes. Burns may not be immediately apparent and can develop over several hours.

Alkali burns from wet concrete can result in skin ulceration that may require medical treatment. Eye contact can cause severe irritation, inflammation, or serious alkali burns that may lead to permanent damage.

If Contact Occurs

Skin: Wash the affected area immediately with clean water for at least 20 minutes. Remove any contaminated clothing. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Eyes: Rinse immediately with clean water for at least 20 minutes, holding eyelids open. Seek urgent medical attention.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water and seek immediate medical advice.

Essential Equipment

Required Protective Equipment

The following PPE must be worn by anyone working with or near wet concrete.

Impervious Gloves

Heavy-duty waterproof gloves to prevent skin contact with wet concrete. Standard gardening gloves are not sufficient.

Eye Protection

Safety goggles or glasses to protect against splashes. Essential when pouring, vibrating, or finishing concrete.

Long-Sleeved Clothing

Cover all exposed skin. Avoid shorts and t-shirts when working with concrete. Tuck trousers into boots.

Safety Boots

Waterproof wellington boots or steel-toe safety boots. Concrete inside boots is the most common cause of burns.

Vehicle & Equipment Safety

Our delivery vehicles are large and heavy. Please observe the following when a truck is on or near your site:

Keep a safe distance from the vehicle at all times, especially when it is reversing or manoeuvring.
Keep children and pets well away from the delivery area.
Do not stand beneath the concrete chute or near moving parts of the vehicle.
Follow the driver's instructions at all times — they are trained in safe delivery procedures.
Establish an exclusion zone around the truck during discharge.

Vehicle Dimensions

32t Max Gross Weight

2.5m Width

8.5m Length

3.8m Height

Site Access & Preparation

Ensure the route for our vehicle is clear of obstacles, overhead cables, and low branches.
The ground must be firm and level enough to support a fully loaded vehicle.
Identify and protect any underground services (drains, cables, pipes) along the access route.
We are not responsible for damage to driveways, kerbs, verges, or underground services caused by our vehicles.
If access is restricted, consider booking a concrete pump to reach the pour site safely.

Slips, Trips & Manual Handling

Wet concrete creates extremely slippery surfaces. Wear safety footwear with good grip at all times.
Keep walkways and barrow runs clear of debris, tools, and trailing cables.
Lay boards over soft ground to create stable barrow runs.
Concrete is extremely heavy (approximately 2.4 tonnes per cubic metre). Use proper lifting techniques.
Take regular breaks — concrete work is physically demanding.

Further Resources

Ready-Mixed Concrete Safety Data Sheet (available from your driver on request)
British Ready-Mixed Concrete Association (BRMCA) safety guidance
HSE guidance on working with cement and concrete

Last updated: March 2026

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Questions About Site Safety?

If you're unsure about site access or safety requirements, our team is happy to advise or arrange a site visit.