Safe Work Practice Description
  • Grasp Chute with both hands by ears.
  • Stand in front of chute and lift with legs.
  • Walk chute up until resting on shoulder
  • Survey ground conditions. For obstacles, Slick conditions uneven surfaces 
Potential Hazards
  • Finger Pinch from caught between chutes
  • Pulled muscle from bending over
  • Struck by Chute that slips from hand 
  • Slip, Trip fall from surrounding area conditions.
Safe Work Practice Description
  • Keep both hands to the sides of chute and keep close to body
  • Maintain proper balance
  • Leave an out so you can separate yourself from the chute. 
  • Align chute ears with hanger. 
  • Use knee to support the chute while placing in hanger and maintain control of chute. 
  • Verify both ears are secure before releasing 
Potential Hazards
  • Pinch fingers, from caught between
  • Struck by uncontrolled chute
  • Slip, Trip, Fall 
  • Muscle strain from improper lifting, Twisting.
Safe Work Practice Description
  • Keep cable and hook are in good working condition
  • keep fingers clear of hook
  • Wear gloves
Potential Hazards
  • Pinch finger, from clasp
  • laceration, from build-up
  • Metal splinter worn cable
Safe Work Practice Description
  • Lower chute
  • Grasp flip-over with two hands
  • Standing to one side Pull chute up into resting position 
  • Use proper mechanics to reduce strain
Potential Hazards
  • Pinch finger from caught between
  • Struck by flip-over falling back down
  • Muscle strain from improper lifting twisting or over extension 
Safe Work Practice Description
  • Keep fingers away from clasp 
  • Wear gloves 
Potential Hazards
  • Pinched/cut fingers
  • Slip, Trip, Fall 
Safe Work Practice Description
  • Center Chute
  • Move handle to middle of Chute pivot 
  • Move chute until it latches.
  • Set air lock
Potential Hazards
  • Muscle Strain from bent over
  • Pinch points in mechanism 
  • Slip, Trip, Fall from slick conditions