Hazardous substances
Chemicals and dust may cause eczema or . In a worst-case scenario, they may damage the brain and central nervous system, and cause problems with having healthy babies. Therefore, you […]
Bricklayer-Facts
Facts on vibrating machinery and tools
Hand-operated tools for drilling and cutting construction elements place a strain on hands and arms. This can cause lack of sensation, numbness and pain in the fingers, hands and arms. […]
What respiratory protection?
It is important to use protective equipment when working with dust. Respiratory protection can include dust filters, or masks with replaceable filters, or turbo masks. Filters are divided into classes: […]
Organic solvents
Organic solvents can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and cause serious injury. Even solvents which do not smell unpleasant or seem hazardous may be harmful to lots of […]
Facts on heavy lifting when handling machinery and tools
Operating heavy machines can cause harmful effects in the body as working positions are often awkward; the oblique and often heavy lifting can be harmful. Use technical aids when transporting […]
Dust on the building site
Dust on the building site is often a major, serious problem – for both you and the quality of the construction work. But the creation of dust and effects of […]
Controlling substances
In the construction and building industry, we use up to 70 000 different forms of chemicals and materials. Here, you can get ideas on how to work with hazardous substances […]
Facts on heavy lifting when handling building elements
A lot of building elements are generally so big that that will be very heavy and difficult to handle manually without damaging your body. Therefore, avoid handling building elements manually. […]
Creating dust
The construction industry can be dusty and dirty. Dust is created from the earth, construction materials and biological materials. This is often inconvenient, and it can also cause serious injury […]
Dust on the building site
Dust on the building site is often a major, serious problem – for both you and the quality of the construction work. But the creation of dust and effects of […]
Facts on transporting by crane, forklift truck, hoist and telescopic loader
Layout of the building site. The building site must be laid out such that it is possible to use suitable technical aids for transporting materials – which either remove the […]
Controlling substances
In the construction and building industry, we use around 70 000 different forms of chemicals and materials. This creates challenges in respect of your health, and so a website has […]
Creating dust
The construction industry can be dusty and dirty. Dust is created from the earth, construction materials and biological materials. This is often inconvenient, and it can also cause serious injury […]
Facts on traffic on the building site
The building site can be complete chaos, and so it is important for you to stay alert on access and transport routes. A building site must comply with the following: […]
Use respiratory protection
There are various requirements when you use respiratory protection. Find out lots more here:AT guide