Run: Concrete Pour Pre-Task Plan SOP

The site supervisor reviews the approved pour plan, drawings, and specifications with the crew. The supervisor confirms the pour area, placement sequence, access route, pump or chute location, and any inspection hold points. Record any deviations from the approved plan and escalate unresolved conflicts before placement starts.

The quality inspector or competent person verifies that rebar cover matches the project specification and that reinforcement is secure, clean, and properly supported. The inspector checks chairs, spacers, laps, and tie integrity. If cover is out of tolerance, the supervisor corrects the deviation before authorizing placement. Document any non-conformance and corrective action.

The foreperson inspects formwork alignment, bracing, fasteners, joints, bulkheads, embeds, blockouts, sleeves, and openings. The foreperson confirms the forms are clean, sealed, and free of debris or standing water. Escalate any movement, damage, or leakage risk to the supervisor immediately and correct the issue before placement begins.

The site supervisor checks the current and forecast weather for the pour window, including precipitation, wind, temperature, and freeze risk. The supervisor confirms that protection measures are available, such as tarps, windbreaks, sunshades, heating, or curing blankets. If weather conditions exceed project limits or protection is not ready, delay the pour and escalate to the project manager or superintendent.

The foreperson coordinates with the finishing crew lead to confirm crew size, arrival time, finishing sequence, and required tools. The foreperson confirms who will handle screeding, bull floating, edging, jointing, and curing tasks. The foreperson also confirms communication channels, break coverage, and who will call for hold points or changes during placement.

The competent person verifies that access routes are clear, exclusion zones are set, overhead and ground-level hazards are controlled, and emergency access remains open. The competent person confirms PPE use, washout location, first aid access, and that all workers understand the stop-work authority. Escalate any unsafe condition or unresolved hazard before the pour begins.

The site supervisor records the pre-task plan results, including any deviations, corrective actions, photos, and sign-offs required by the project. The supervisor authorizes placement only when all critical checks are complete. If any non-conformance remains open, the supervisor delays the pour, documents the reason, and escalates to the responsible manager.