Get ACPA certified! Safety education training is required before taking the exam. This training may be acquired by either attending an ACPA Operator Safety Seminar or completing the ACPA Line Pump Operator Safety Presentation Program.
Testing is available in both English and Spanish.
Note: You must be an ACPA Authorized Training Administrator (ATA)who has completed the "Train the Trainer" Workshop through the ACPA to order this test!!!
Be safe and stay safe when working near concrete pumps. This is the message you can present when using the ACPA Coworker Safety Training Program. This simple-to-use PowerPoint presentation effectively communicates the importance of many safety tips—from wearing the correct protective equipment to using clear and concise hand signals. English/Spanish Presentation
The digital version of this media can be purchased HERE for a discounted rate.
FREE when attending an Operator Certification Seminar, Completion of Operator Safety Presentation 5.0 or Operator Training Program - Additional 2” x 2” hard hat decals available for purchase.
Demonstrate your company’s commitment to safety with this must-have decal for all your ACPA Certified Operators. Self-adhesive, peel and stick decal. 2.5”x 2.5” circular hard hat decal.
Strategically placed on your concrete pump or placing boom, this decal will provide your operators with a handy reference guide to the proper safety hand signals used on the job. 10” x 7.25” self-adhesive, peel and stick decal. English & Spanish
Attach this decal to your trailer pump for use as a constant reminder to operators and especially for coworkers to know and understand proper use of hand signals while on the job. 8.5” x 3” self-adhesive, peel and stick decal.
Based on the monthly trainer’s guide, this series of DVDs features Mr. Les Ainsworth, a 40+ year veteran of the concrete pumping industry and an avid proponent of concrete pumping safety training and practices. Mr. Ainsworth presents each monthly training session, step-by-step, on separate DVDs, and is a great resource for your monthly safety meetings. Includes CD-ROM of review questions and answer key.
There are over 15 topics covered in this video, which demonstrate ways to be safer around concrete pumps. This is based on the most current industry standards to provide general safety practices and precautions. English/Spanish Version
The digital version of this video can be purchased HERE for a discounted rate.
This DVD outlines safety procedures and hazards such as: when and when not to hit the emergency E-stop; what happens if air gets sucked into the pump; ACPA hand signals and electrocution hazards—just to name a few. English/Spanish Version.
The digital version of this video can be purchased HERE for a discounted rate.
This instructional DVD educates workers in safe work practices when placing concrete with a concrete pump. It is designed to educate workers of areas that can be dangerous, how to disable the pump in an emergency, as well as safe hose handling techniques. A must have for every safety library. English/Spanish Version
The digital version of this video can be purchased HERE for a discounted rate.
A case study of the number one killer in the workplace - electrocution. Ray Ainsworth, a survivor of a high-voltage accident, shares his story and his tips on power line safety.
The digital version of this video can be purchased HERE for a discounted rate.
A must have for any company that uses placing booms. This video features inspection, setup, operation and cleanout of a placing boom and documents the latest evolution in technology and procedures for a typical high-rise project. English/Spanish Version
The digital version of this video can be purchased HERE for a discounted rate.
This DVD focuses on the very important and constantly growing segment of concrete pumps that use a two- to three-inch delivery system and touches on the capabilities, safety, operation and maintenance of trailer, truck or skid-mounted concrete pumps and accessories. English Only
The digital version of this video can be purchased HERE for a discounted rate.
This presentation is intended to assist concrete pump owners and operators in the safe methods of setup and cleanout, and features important topics such as: the ACPA one-to-one rule; outrigger extension and moving on the job as well as a comprehensive segment on cleaning out when experiencing a blockage. English/Spanish Version
The digital version of this video can be purchased HERE for a discounted rate.
This DVD features not only step-by-step instructions on preparing your pump for the job and proper driving techniques, but also covers critical safety points such as the three-point rule. This can be a useful tool to help reduce driving-related incidents, which account for most of the accidents in the concrete pumping industry. English/Spanish Version
The digital version of this video can be purchased HERE for a discounted rate.
Take the time to do it safely. This DVD touches on all aspects of a safe day on the job. Follow "Bob" through a day in the life of a concrete pump operator from the pre-dispatch inspection to cleanout. English/Spanish Version
The digital version of this video can be purchased HERE for a discounted rate.
This bulletin provides a helpful insight to understanding the qualities of concrete and how they affect pumping. This information is for your knowledge and better understanding of concrete. It should NOT be used to instruct contractors or ready mixed concrete suppliers.
When working around fresh, wet concrete there is always the potential for concrete to come into direct contact with your skin and eyes. This contact can lead to severe burns and are a hidden danger to anyone who works with, or around these materials. This bulletin provides many useful tips on how to protect yourself and others when working around fresh concrete, mortar, or grout.
"Shortrigging" describes the act of not extending the outriggers on the side away from the pour. Shortrigging is NOT recommended, but under certain conditions it may be required. It can be done safely if proper procedures are followed. This bulletin provides detailed tips and procedures designed to make your shortrigging situation as safe as possible.
Setting the outriggers of a concrete pump with a placing boom is one of the most critical jobs of the concrete pump operator, and should always be done in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended procedure. If not done properly, it can lead to a serious accident. This bulletin is designed to help the concrete pump operator avoid such accidents.
Air ingression to concrete pumping delivery pipelines has revealed itself as a considerable hazard under certain circumstances. Injuries to placing crew personnel have been sustained when trapped air is momentarily compressed, then released; causing the end hose to whip violently. The list of circumstances leading to hose whipping continues to evolve as knowledge is gathered from the field. This bulletin addresses some of these circumstances and provides tips to avoid hose-whipping incidents.
This heavy-duty card will come in handy out in the field, and the quality paper stock assures it will hold up to even the toughest weather conditions. 9.75" x 6.5" English & Spanish
