Concrete mixers are a must-have for everyday construction. Concrete mixers are a time-saver and a time-saver. They also offer top-of-the-line mobility and ease of use. You might be interested in learning more about concrete mixers, and how they can safely be used on construction sites. 

This is what we’ll do. Concrete mixers are machines that homogenize the mixture of cement, gravel, sand or cement to make concrete. Concrete professionals today require concrete that takes less time to mix. Concrete mixers mix concrete components faster than traditional manual mixing.

Concrete mixers make use of a drum that rotates to mix concrete components together. Concrete mixers that are portable can be used to mix concrete elements together at construction sites. Concrete mixers help to ensure uniform mix thickness and allow concrete to be mixed without affecting its quality.

Concrete is generally used to build the frame structure. Concrete mixers are crucial for small-scale jobs. Workers could be injured if machinery isn’t protected during concrete production. Concrete mixers can be powered by either electric motors or diesel engines depending on the type of structure being built. There are many types of concrete mixers on the market. Concrete mixers come in tilting and non-tilting versions.

Concrete Mixer Safety Tips

It is important to be careful when using any machine to construct. Concrete mixers can be used for construction.

  1. Before applying concrete, test the mixer by running it through empty. Make sure to check the bolts and nuts on the concrete mixer that are loose often. Make sure they are securely secured.

 

  1. Workers place their tools, such as game trowels and the like, after the concrete has been set. The concrete mixer drum will be filled with the tools. Before turning the concrete mixer on again, make sure all equipment and tools are removed.

 

  1. Operators and workers need to protect their hands, clothing, and other tools from the concrete mixer’s moving parts.

 

  1. The mixer should not be left unattended. Concrete mixers can be damaged or broken, which could lead to accidents.

 

  1. Concrete can be made faster if you don’t overload the mixer. This could cause irreparable damage to your mixer.

 

  1. Mixers that are electrically powered must have a strong and well-maintained wire. The circuit breaker should also be in good order. You must earth the electric motor according to the specifications and the instructions of the engineer in charge.

 

  1. The diesel engine that powers the concrete mixer can cause lung disease if the gas emissions (smoke from the engine) are inhaled long enough. The concrete workers should be expelled from the smoke.

 

  1. The mixer’s hopper should not be accessible to anyone. All machinery and moving parts of the concrete mix must be secured.

 

  1. Before servicing, adjusting, or installing accessories or attachments, connect the power supply to the mixer.

 

  1. Cleaning the mixing drums is where most accidents occur. When cleaning the drum, be sure to post a notice that says “Under Repairs”.

 

  1. Regular inspection is required for wire ropes used to drive drums and clutches.

 

  1. During the operation, don’t move your cement mixer. The motor or mixer may tip over, or it could get damaged.

 

  1. The concrete mixer powered by electricity must be inspected to determine the direction of rotation of the drum/cylinder relative to the arrows on the drum/cylinder. Bad connections to the motor can lead to concrete mixing problems and poor-quality concrete.

 

  1. To avoid slippage and falling, make sure that the area is dry and clean.

 

  1. Make sure that electrical outlets and tools are grounded properly for any task, no matter if they are for rotating or moving components.

 

  1. Children should not play near or with the mixer. It can cause injuries.

 

  1. Turn off the motors and wait for the moving parts to stop before you perform any maintenance, cleaning, or servicing.

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All told, around 10% (28,000) suffered from an occupational injury or illness. 42 people died within a year.

Concrete mixers and other construction machinery machines are always possible accident vehicles. An accident vehicle could include a body part stuck between the rotating drum and the axles. Sometimes, electricity can prove to be dangerous. 

When concrete mixing is done with a portable concrete mixer, it is important to follow the above guidelines.