Erection, Use and Dismantling of Temporary Rubbish Chutes on Scaffolding. Suspension Systems.

Chains should be made of steel of a quality certified by the chain supplier as conforming to the relevant specification. Ropes should be made of metal, natural or man-made fibres of a strength certified by the supplier. (Note: Guide ropes shall be of known quality but not necessarily certified.) Ropes / chains should be passed down the chute system and connected to the skip.

Erection, Use and Dismantling of Temporary Rubbish Chutes on Scaffolding. To prevent overloading of winches and imposing undue side loads on scaffolding, parapets and roof frames, chutes should always be assembled by adding sections in the vertical position.

Raising a chute assembly from the horizontal to the vertical is not a safe practice. Erection should be carried out from fully boarded working platforms.

Erection, Use and Dismantling of Temporary Rubbish Chutes on Scaffolding. The chute assembly should always be erected leaving a clear space of approximately 1 metre, (or 1 chute section length) between the bottom of the lowest chute section and the top of the skip below.

The chute erector should obtain written confirmation that the scaffolding is completed, handed-over to the contractor and is suitable for chute erection.

Erection, Use and Dismantling of Temporary Rubbish Chutes on Scaffolding. Chute sections must always be erected in accordance with the manufacturerʼs instructions, which should be supplied on every occasion when chutes are sold or hired.

Note: It is the duty of any person who erects or installs a rubbish chute for use at work to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that nothing about the way in which the article is erected or installed makes it unsafe or a risk to health or safety at any time in accordance with current acts.

Erection, Use and Dismantling of Temporary Rubbish Chutes on Scaffolding. This guidance note considers the safe erection, use, dismantling and maintenance of temporary suspended chutes constructed of detachable sections, attached to scaffolding and intended for the conveyance of waste construction materials.

This guidance note also includes specific details on the risks, control measures and procedures related to clearing blockages (Clause 8.3) which is the cause of most difficulties associated with rubbish chutes.

TG3:11 Erection, Use and Dismantling of Temporary Rubbish Chutes on Scaffolding. This guidance note is concerned with advice for the safe erection, use and dismantling of temporary suspended chutes intended for the conveyance of waste construction materials.

The guidance covers chutes constructed of detachable sections made of metal or non-metallic material, attached to scaffolding.

Rubbish Chutes for Scaffolding Systems. Lightweight yet ultra-strong, these modular chute components are designed to withstand years of use.

At only 8kg a section, the chute in its entirety can be easily taken dismantled and placed elsewhere in a short amount of time.

Erection, Use and Dismantling of Temporary Rubbish Chutes on Scaffolding. Side entry section. Design.

The scaffold erector should be informed in advance that the scaffolding is intended to support a rubbish chute in order that its effects can be considered in the scaffold design. The scaffold design must include: a gantry to support the chute if it crosses a footpath or if it is inclined to the building. Any temporary guard rails necessary to prevent unauthorized access to the discharge area.

Erection, Use and Dismantling of Temporary Rubbish Chutes on Scaffolding. The scaffold design must include: means to prevent the fall of debris or materials.

Suitable protection from falling debris or spillage, including provision to protect pedestrians where a chute. crosses an access route. Suitable support for the chute if it is inclined or crosses a footpath.

Erection, Use and Dismantling of Temporary Rubbish Chutes on Scaffolding. Side entry section.

A means of access to the main chute at an intermediate level (Note: These entries should be designed to prevent a shovel or similar implement coming into contact with debris falling down from a higher working level and to prevent debris bouncing out of a side entry.) Liner An insert, usually metal, to provide extra protection at excessive wear points in a chute.