Health & Safety
YOU ARE ADVISED TO READ OUR RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE TAKING A DELIVERY
Updated January 2025
Safety Data Sheet/Ready Mixed Concrete
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Classified as hazardous (irritant) in accordance with the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations. Ready mixed concrete is a mixture of a cementitious material, fine and coarse aggregate, water, admixtures and/or additives.
Wet concrete can cause serious alkali burns if in direct contact with skin or eyes.
Wet concrete can present a hazard to health by skin contact, ingestion, inhalation of dust, and manual handling. Wet concrete can cause both dermatitis and burns.
CONDITIONS OF DELIVERY
Waiting time Prices are quoted on the assumption that no unreasonable delay in discharge will occur. No waiting time will be charged for the first 30 minutes on site, waiting time applies thereafter unless otherwise agreed prior to delivery in line with current rates applied by Concrete Taxi Limited.
Out of hours Our normal working hours are Monday to Friday 7.00 – 17.00 and Saturday 7.00 – 12.00, additional charges will be incurred outside these hours.
Communication Where possible we obtain site contact details in advance of delivery. Upon arrival at site, we will seek to liaise with contact as to where, how, and when concrete to be dispatched. Communicating to agree best approach with customer enables safest form of delivery possible considering need, environment, workers and the public.
Access Each order is accepted by us on the understanding that your site can be approached by a hard road. Our driver is empowered to refuse delivery if in their opinion there exists a risk of damage to our vehicle, you being responsible for costs incurred if the delivery is aborted. We accept no liability for damage caused to your roads or property or other persons or property of others on the site by the use of the vehicle. You shall be liable to make good any damage caused to our vehicle, or harm to our personnel by reason of defects in the access road or negligence on the part of you or your employees.
Water Extra water affecting strength or workability will be noted on the Delivery Ticket/Invoice and is added only at the customer’s request and risk. Concrete Taxi Limited accepts no responsibility for the quality of the concrete once water has been added above the requested workability instructed by the customer. Water in excess of the specification will render this mix non-conforming.
Returned concrete A disposal and handling charge will be charged for any volume returned as surplus to requirements. This is in addition to the charges for the ticketed volume of the material requested and produced.
HEALTH & SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
The purpose of the following recommendations is to identify the potential hazards in the workplace, on-site, and to the public. The measures are in place in so far as is reasonably practical, to reduce the risk of damage to short & long-term health. Changes may be made and implemented at any time. Additional & detailed information can be found at the HSE’s website www.hse.gov.uk/
Personal protection (PPE)
Protective clothing must be worn, covering the whole body and you should consider the use of suitable gloves when handling wet cement. Outer clothing should be waterproof. Wear impermeable boots to protect feet. Goggles should be worn if there is a risk of product entering eyes. If concrete comes into contact with eyes irrigate with lots of wash solution or clean water and seek immediate medical attention. If wet cement comes into contact with skin, wash immediately with soap and water. Exposure to dust should be eliminated where possible for example by purchasing ready mixed concrete. Wearing dust masks may be beneficial. If concrete saturates clothing or enters gloves or boots remove the articles immediately and wash before wearing again. The use of skin barrier cream and aftercare products is recommended.
Seek medical advice if dust irritates the nose and throat or if any sign of burn or skin irritation occurs.
Plant & machinery. Misuse of plant & machinery can be extremely dangerous and poses a very serious risk of injury/death. Only Concrete Taxi Ltd trained personnel may operate our plant & machinery. Guards and cut-off valves are in place to cover and stop all moving parts. Our vehicles are clearly marked with warning signs. Concrete Taxi Ltd staff is trained to notice changes in the dispatch and can react and stop production immediately. The batching process is always overseen by our trained staff and not left unattended.
Site safety. Disorderly sites and poor organisation can result in serious injury/death. Plan and organise delivery areas before work commences. High visibility clothing and safety wear should be worn. Delivery may be refused if the proposed delivery site is deemed unsafe to us or you. We are normally able to overcome accessibility problems via our barrowing service. You may be requested to sign a disclaimer before receiving a delivery for certain sites.
Manual handling. Working with concrete poses risks such as sprains and strains, particularly to the back, arms and shoulders. Manual handling of heavy loads should be avoided. Where manual handling does take place, you should assess the risks and adopt appropriate risk control measures. All Concrete Taxi Ltd staff have received manual handling training. We supply wheelbarrows and chutes as an aid to moving concrete. Our staff is trained in the use of this equipment.