Singapore legislation
Regulation 55
of Workplace Safety and Health (Construction) Regulations 2007
Regulation 55
Debris collection area
Subregulation 1
It shall be the duty of the occupier of the worksite to comply with paragraphs (2) to (7).
Subregulation 2
In a worksite, the discharge end of every chute shall be directed to a designated debris collection area.
Subregulation 3
The debris collection area shall be within an enclosure fitted with a gate to effectively protect persons from the hazard of falling debris.
Subregulation 4
The enclosure for the debris collection area shall be constructed of materials of adequate strength up to a height of at least 2 metres.
Subregulation 5
The gate provided under paragraph (3) shall be kept closed unless removal of debris is taking place at the area.
Subregulation 6
The distance between the discharge end of the chute and the floor of the designated debris collection area shall not be more than 3 metres.
Subregulation 7
A warning notice indicating the hazard of falling debris shall be placed in a conspicuous position at the debris collection area.
Subregulation 8
Paragraphs (2) to (5) shall not apply where a skip or container with sides extending to height of at least 2 metres is placed directly below the chute as a debris collection area to collect the debris being discharged.