Safe Work Practice Description
  • Survey ground path for obstacles uneven, Muddy, or rocky surfaces 
  • Keep back straight, use knee to assist 
  • Gently balance chute on shoulder. 
  • Keep hands clear from chute lip.
Potential Hazards
  • Slip, Trip, Fall from slick or uneven surfaces 
  • Muscle Strain from lifting or twisting improperly
  • Struck head from unbalanced chute
  • Pinched/cut fingers from caught between or rough build-up
Safe Work Practice Description
  • Bend your knees, bring chute down and align
  • Rest hooks on the ears of the flip-over
  • Stand to one side as you lower the chute
  • Control chute all the way down
  • Check that both hooks are on the ears before release. 
Potential Hazards
  • Muscle Strain lower back
  • Struck by uncontrolled chute
  • Pinch points from caught between 
  • Slip, Trip, Fall bad ground conditions