Erect scaffolding without damaging yourself
The most frequent causes of injury and problems when you erect scaffolding can be avoided if you implement a few precautionary measures. For instance, you should always use lifting and […]
Building builder-Facts
Gaining an overview of BAR’s information on the mental working environment
View a summary of BAR documentation on the mental working environment. Find out more here: Summary of the mental working environment
Requirements and legislation concerning machinery
There are machines for lots of different purposes, and every machine has its own safety regulations. Although it may seem uncomplicated, it is important for you to familiarise yourself with […]
How to lift correctly
A lot of occupational injuries and problems can be prevented if work on the construction site is planned and executed correctly. A lot of occupational injuries and problems occur in […]
Charting the mental working environment
Download forms here for charting the mental working environment on the construction site or at the home company. Download forms and guides here:Charting the mental working environment on the construction […]
Facts on health risks and stresses
If you do work which places a strain on one side of the body, you may experience fatigue, tenderness, pain, swelling and stiffness in the muscles, tendons and joints in […]
Correct ergonomics provide more energy
Your working position is important to your health and safety. Therefore, you must always be aware of how to lift and carry things. How the structure of the body is […]
Facts: Good order – greater safety
A work site must be planned and fitted out so that pedestrian and motorised traffic is not impeded by materials and suchlike. The health and safety plan must indicate how […]
Monotonous work that places a strain on your body
Static holding and carrying work is carried out when you work – for example – with tools, equipment, handheld machinery and transport equipment. Static holding and carrying work can make […]
Working close to electrical cabinets
More or less all work sites and building sites use electricity. You may need electricity for machinery and lighting, and this often requires large electrical cabinets which have to be […]
Facts on winter on site
The winter poses special challenges on construction sites, and special requirements are applicable here to safeguard you from accidents and injury as much as possible. The winter runs from 1 […]
Requirements and legislation concerning machinery
There are machines for lots of different purposes, and every machine has its own safety regulations. Although it may seem uncomplicated, it is important for you to familiarise yourself with […]
Facts on good advice on work lighting
Good lighting makes working a lot easier. But it can be hard to work by artificial light as it may cause shadows or dazzle you. So here is some good […]
Keeping electricity in order
Electricity is dangerous if it is not correctly installed, secured and inspected regularly. Therefore, you must always be aware of electrical safety care on site and the places where you […]
Precautionary measures when using hand-held machine
You must be particularly vigilant for conditions where there is an increased risk of accidents. When working with handheld machines, it is necessary always to assess whether there are any […]