Concrete Pour Quality & Safety Checklist

FREE concrete placement and finishing inspection checklist with ACI 301/318 and OSHA compliance. Covers formwork, reinforcement, placement, curing, and quality control. Multi-market standards for US, UK (BS EN 206), India (IS 456), Brazil (NBR 6118), Mexico (NMX-C-155), and Colombia regulations. Download FREE PDF with 55+ inspection points.

  • Industry: Construction
  • Frequency: Each Pour
  • Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
  • Role: Operations Manager
  • Total Items: 39
  • Compliance: ACI 301 (Structural Concrete Specifications), ACI 318 (Building Code Requirements), OSHA 29 CFR 1926.701 (Concrete), ASTM C94 (Ready-Mixed Concrete), UK BS EN 206 (Concrete Specification)

Formwork Inspection

ACI 347 formwork requirements. Inspect before any concrete placement.

  • Forms aligned to design dimensions and elevations?
  • Forms securely braced and tied to resist concrete pressure?
  • Form surfaces clean, oiled, and free of debris?
  • Form joints sealed to prevent mortar loss?
  • Chamfer strips installed at exposed corners?
  • Embedded items (sleeves, inserts, anchors) properly positioned?
  • Form ties at correct spacing per design?

Reinforcement Inspection

ACI 318 reinforcement placement requirements.

  • Rebar sizes match drawings?
  • Rebar spacing within tolerance (±1 inch)?
  • Minimum concrete cover maintained?
  • Rebar properly tied at intersections?
  • Lap splices meet minimum length requirements?
  • Rebar free of excessive rust, oil, or mud?
  • Adequate chairs and bolsters to maintain position?

Concrete Delivery & Testing

ASTM C94 ready-mixed concrete requirements.

  • Delivery ticket reviewed (mix, time batched, water added)?
  • Concrete discharged within 90 minutes of batching?
  • Slump test performed and within specification?
  • Slump Value (inches)
  • Air content tested (if specified)?
  • Air Content (%)
  • Concrete temperature within limits?
  • Concrete Temperature (°F)
  • Test cylinders made per specification?

Concrete Placement

ACI 304 concrete placement guidelines.

  • Free-fall drop height ≤5 feet (or using tremie/pump)?
  • Concrete placed continuously without cold joints?
  • Internal vibration used properly?
  • No visible segregation during placement?
  • No water added at jobsite beyond specification?
  • Weather protection measures in place (hot/cold)?

Finishing & Curing

ACI 308 curing requirements for strength development.

  • Finishing operations timed correctly (after bleed water)?
  • Surface finish meets specification?
  • Approved curing method applied?
  • Curing initiated immediately after finishing?
  • Curing maintained for specified duration (typically 7 days)?
  • Fresh concrete protected from traffic and damage?

PPE Compliance Verification

Personal protective equipment inspection

  • Hard hats worn in required areas?
  • Safety glasses/goggles worn as required?
  • High-visibility vests worn?
  • Steel-toe boots worn by all workers?

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