55. Debris collection area
Feedback & supportIt shall be the duty of the occupier of the worksite to comply with paragraphs (2) to (7).
In a worksite, the discharge end of every chute shall be directed to a designated debris collection area.
The debris collection area shall be within an enclosure fitted with a gate to effectively protect persons from the hazard of falling debris.
The enclosure for the debris collection area shall be constructed of materials of adequate strength up to a height of at least 2 metres.
The gate provided under paragraph (3) shall be kept closed unless removal of debris is taking place at the area.
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.
A warning notice indicating the hazard of falling debris shall be placed in a conspicuous position at the debris collection area.
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.
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.