Watch out for dust
Dust from construction materials and biological materials is problematic and can cause serious illnesses such as eczema, allergies, chalicosis and lung cancer. The tiny dust particles and fibres are what […]
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Facts on asbestos
Asbestos is made up of very thin fibres which are dangerous to inhale. Inhaling the fibres will damage your lungs and can cause pneumoconiosis and cancer that manifests itself only […]
Dust when drilling and cutting
Drilling and cutting construction elements and road surfaces gives off dust which is harmful to health. This dust has to be restricted or completely avoided – for the sake of […]
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 […]
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 […]