29 CFR §1918.63
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- (a)Chutes shall be of adequate length and strength to support the conditions of use, and shall be free of splinters and sharp edges.
- (b)When necessary for the safety of employees, chutes shall be equipped with sideboards to afford protection from falling objects.
- (c)When necessary for the safety of employees, provisions shall be made for stopping objects other than bulk commodities at the delivery end of the chute.
- (d)Chutes and gravity conveyor roller sections shall be firmly placed and secured to prevent displacement, shifting, or falling.
- (e)Gravity conveyors shall be of sufficient strength to support the weight of materials placed upon them safely. Conveyor rollers shall be installed in a way that prevents them from falling or jumping out of the frame.
- (f)Frames shall be kept free of burrs and sharp edges.