Form 4100 Original issue 14//05/2013 Page 4 of 8
Rubbish Chute Instructions Version 1
5. Operation
5.1 Pre-Operation
Read the Warning notices in Chapter 2 and implement a Risk Assessment before starting work
Check the condition of the equipment as described in Chapter 6.1
Do not work beneath the Rubbish Chute system.
Ensure a waste bin or other collection method is in place at the bottom of the Rubbish Chute system.
Ensure the bottom of the Rubbish Chute system is barricaded to prevent personnel from entering the area
while the system is in use.
Always wear protective clothing.
5.2 Prohibitions
Do not allow people or animals to enter the Rubbish Chute system;
Do not use a Rubbish Chute system for movement of toxic or hazardous materials;
Do not exceed the specifications in Chapter 3;
Do not operate in wind speeds of more the 70km/hr;
Do not operate if the Rubbish Chute system or any of it’s components are damaged;
Do not operate if required Inspections have not been performed;
Do not place material longer than a Rubbish Chute section or blockages may occur.
5.3 Using the Rubbish Chute system
Refer to Figure 2 in Chapter 4.2:
Check that all material to go into the Rubbish Chute system is smaller than the inside diameter and no
longer than that of a Rubbish Chute section. Break-up the material if required.
At the top level, load material into the system by placing material into the side or the top of the Hopper.
On multi-level Rubbish Chute systems, load material into the system through the Hopper side entry.
Allow the material to fall down the inside of the system into the catchment area.
6. Operator Maintenance
6.1 Daily
Before the start of Installation or each work period, the person operating the Rubbish chute System should:
Ensure the work area is clean and well arranged
Check the security of the Rubbish Chute system and it’s attachments including Attaching Chains and
Chain Brackets.
Check the condition of the Rubbish Chutes and ensure damage that may cause collapse of the system, or
damage that may compromise safety, has not occurred. Some wear of the last Rubbish Chute section at the
catchment area is acceptable.
Check the catchment area is not full and that further Rubbish Chute system use will not cause injury to
personnel or damage to property.
Ensure barricading and signage at the catchment area is present and legible.
6.2 Changing a waste bin or clearing the catchment area.
Prevent use of the Rubbish Chute system by placing barriers in front of the Load Hoppers and erecting a
sign stating “DO NOT USE – BIN CHANGE” at each Hopper.
Release any ties from the Rubbish Chute system to the waste bin or over the catchment area and move the
end of the Rubbish Chute system away from the immediate work area. Take care not to deflect the system
too far or the top Rubbish Chute may be dislodged from its attachment, leading to a collapse.
Change the bin or clear the catchment point.
Retie the system to the waste bin or over the catchment area.
Check that the top Rubbish Chute is still lodged in the attachment.
Remove signs and barriers from the Hoppers
7. Shut-down Procedure
7.1 Emergency Shut-down
Prevent use of the Rubbish Chute system by placing barriers in front of each Load Hopper.
Erect a sign stating “DO NOT USE – RUBBISH CHUTES UNDER REPAIR” at each Load Hopper.
Rubbish Chute Section
(with mounting brackets
and chains)
