WORK PROCEDURE

PROJECT: PROJECT NAME

SECTION:
CONCRETING
SUBJECT:
CONTROL OF FORMWORK

1.

Ref No. CONC/01

PAGE 1 OF 3
DATE OF ISSUE:
Dec. 2012
BY:
QA/QC ENGINEER
APPROVED BY:
QEHS MANAGER
ACTION VERIFY

SCOPE
This procedure applies to the installation of formwork
and the controls required during assembly, erection
and final positioning of formwork used in Structural
concrete operations.
Project
Engineer

Contract
Specs.

Project

Shop
Drawings

Project
Director/
Manager/
Resources
Manager
General
Foreman

Formwork
Shop
drawings

2.

PROCEDURE

.1

All formwork activities will be carried out in accordance

with the specification.

.2

After studying the structural drawings, the Project Engineer

Engineer will plan for sizes, numbers and type of
formwork to be used in consultation with the Structural
Engineer, if required. Depending upon the programme,
the number of repetitions will be decided.
External designers may be used for specific systems.

.3

Availability of formwork will be checked with the

Procurement Manager and decision will be taken to
buy, hire or reuse formwork material.

.4

During fabrication of formwork shutters, all dimensions

shall be cross-checked with a view to avoiding
corrective action during erection.
Gen.

.5

Paint reference numbers on all panels to ensure their

use in correct positions.

.6

Ensure that the props, shores, waling, bearers, clamps

and tie rods are the right size and at the correct
spacings. The Formwork designer shall check the
falsework system with respect to load imposed on it
and design parameters as laid down in the
specification.

.7

Check that the falsework is securely braced and is on a

Foreman

Gen.
Foreman/
Designer

Gen.
Foreman

WORK PROCEDURE
PROJECT: PROJECT NAME
SECTION:
CONCRETING
SUBJECT:
CONTROL OF FORMWORK

Ref No. CONC/01

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DATE OF ISSUE:
Dec. 2012
BY:
QA/QC ENGINEER
APPROVED BY:
QEHS MANAGER
ACTION

.8

Forms fastened to previously cast concrete must be Gen.

tightly fixed to prevent grout loss. Cellular foam plastic Forema
strips can be used to make a seal.
n

.9

Check quality of shutter lining, tightness of bolts and

wedges, built-in items, inserts and other embedments. Gen.
Forema
Tie - rod holes to be made in the formwork shall be n
neat so that they can be patched or plugged later on.
Gen.
Particular attention will be paid to the rigidity and line Forema
of stop ends and joint formers.
n

.10
.12
.13
.14

.15
.16
.17

.18

.19

Remove all tie-wire clippings and nails, which may Gen.

stain both the formwork and the concrete.
Forema
n
Ensure that adequate access and working platforms
are in place for the concreting gang and that toe Gen.
boards and guardrails are provided.
Forema
n
A spreader or lifting beam shall be used to prevent
distortion when placing formwork.
Gen.
Forema
Adjustable steel props shall be erected in plumb and n
verticality of props checked using a spirit level.
Gen.
A prop should not be used if it is bent, creased or, Forema
rusted or has a bent head or base plate, damaged pin n
etc.
Gen.
Proper release of agent shall be used so that it can be Forema
removed without damaging the surface finish of the n
concrete.
Gen.
New timber and plywood forms shall be given first coat Forema
of the appropriate release agent 36 hours in advance, n
then a second coat just before they are used. Avoid
excessive use of release agent as this can cause Gen.
staining or retardation of the concrete.
Forema
n

VERIFY

CONC/04/
A

CONC/04/
A

CONC/04/
A

WORK PROCEDURE
PROJECT: PROJECT NAME
SECTION:
CONCRETING
SUBJECT:
CONTROL OF FORMWORK

Ref No. CONC/01

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DATE OF ISSUE:
Dec. 2012
BY:
QA/QC ENGINEER
APPROVED BY:
QEHS MANAGER
ACTION VERIFY

.21

When unsleeved tie bars are being used, ease them Gen.
slightly before the concrete sets, and remove them as Forema
soon as it is safe.
n

.22

Striking the Formwork:

i)

Always obtain approval before striking the

formwork in the form of Appendix CONC/04/A.
QA/QC

Check
sheet

ii)

.23

Ensure adequate safety measures while striking Gen.

formwork.
Forema
n
iii)
Cleaning the face of forms shall start as soon as Gen.
they have been struck.
Forema
n
iv)
Good storage is essential to ensure that Gen.
formwork can be used again.
Forema
n
v)
Paint code numbers on them so that they can be
readily identified when next needed.
Gen
Forema
Safety During Formwork Operations:
n
i)

ii)
iii)

iv)

The weights of large prefabricated sections of

formwork should be marked on them so that the
lifting capacity of the crane at the working radius
is not exceeded. Lifting points are usually
provided.
Gen.
If necessary, a spreader or lifting beam shall be Forema
used to prevent distortion.
n
Where lifting is done by the vertical soldiers,
check that they are adequately connected to the Gen.
walings.
Forema
n
Fire extinguishers in working order shall be in

Project
Safety
Plan