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1. Removing trash from multi-leveled construction sites can be difficult and hazardous for the
dedicated workers that have the handle the materials. Installing a construction trash chute
at the job site saves time by allowing employees to keep working instead of walking up and
down stairs.
Proper Support
Short chutes that have a small diameter are usually light enough to be attached to the side of a building.
Large chutes must be supported by a secondary frame to hold up its weight. Most employees will have a
hard time lifting a chute to the top floor or roof with a block and tackle alone. The use of a winch or lifting
bar can reduce strain and injury to the back and arms.
A Tight Fit
Chute sections should be tight fitting within each other. This not only cuts down on the dust escaping as
trash travels down, but also tends to help the chute hold up against gusts of wind as well. Having a tight
fitting chute also cuts down on the amount of movement and wear to the chute itself when trash and
debris is loaded into it. You don’t want your tunnel to collapse or open as a big load of trash is falling
through it.
Guard Rails
OHS standards to have a 42 in height rail guard to prevent employees from falling into the chute or injuring
themselves on the opening if they slip while they are dumping debris. Unlike with smaller chutes, a full
grown man can fit inside the largest tubes used on most construction sites to handle lumber and drywall
debris. These guard rails need to be anchored to the floor and wall around the opening for stability. Chutes
(1) Chutes must be provided if the free fall of materials or debris being removed exceeds 6 m (20 ft).
(2) Vertical chutes must be completely enclosed and have gates at each point of entry.
(3) The discharge area of a chute must be barricaded or effectively guarded to prevent workers being
injured by falling or flying debris and conspicuous signs must be posted near chute outlets to warn of the
danger.
Gateways
All chutes come with various hopper options to allow for an opening on each level of a building. This allows
workers to dump debris from any floor, rather than traveling to a specific point to get rid of trash. Many
hoppers are designed to stay open and may shoot materials into the room below. Look for chutes that
feature flaps or gates over the hoppers below the top floor to keep all the debris safely inside as it
travels downward. The better the design and function, the greater use you will get out of
your trash chute.