Molder and Caster how-to

How to Strip a Precast Piece Safely

Stripping needs strength and care.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Stripping needs strength and care. In short: check; release; rig, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Check cure strength.

  2. Release form bolts.

  3. Rig lifting points.

  4. Lift slowly.

  5. Inspect.

  6. Store properly.

Safety reminders for molder and casters

  • Wear respirators for silica
  • Follow crane signals
  • Lift safely
  • Wear PPE

Precast · Release agent · Rebar · Slump · Vibration · Stripping: see the full molder and caster glossary.

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