A rubbish chute is a highly effective way of transporting garbage from a height to ground level. If you do not use a rubbish chute, you will need to carry heavy bags of trash down several flights of stairs or squeeze them into elevators. A rubbish chute can be deployed from a window on a higher storey and used to guide rubbish to a skip bin below. However, if you are planning to use a rubbish chute, it is essential that you are aware of how to stay safe. Read on to find out more.

Wear safety gear

When loading a rubbish chute or monitoring the waste as it collects in the bottom of the skip bin, your staff will need to wear protective clothing. This includes:

• Thick overalls
• Eye protection
• Face mask
• Gloves
• Steel toe-cap boots

This equipment will help to keep your workers safe from the danger created by heavy objects and broken glass.

Maintain the chute

If you are clearing out a lot of junk, the chute may be in position for an extended period of time. During this time, it is vital that you ensure that it is properly maintained. For example, you periodically need to wipe down the edge of the chute to remove any dust or debris. If the chute features a hinged door, you will need to make sure that the joints are properly lubricated. If the chute begins to smell, you will need to wash it down using warm soapy water.

Do not overfill skip bins

When the chute is in operation, your cleaning operatives will be able to move a large volume of rubbish down it within a short space of time. While this increases efficiency, it can also pose a problem for the ground crew. Those working on the ground should pay close attention to what is coming down the chute and the amount of space which is left in the skip bin. Before the bin becomes completely full, they should remove the active bin and replace it with an empty one. If they do not do this, the rubbish may begin to form to a backlog in the chute which could cause serious damage. Overloaded skip bins also present a danger to your employees.

If you would like to find out more about the safe operation of a rubbish chute, you should contact a specialist cleaning company today for further info.