Safeguarding against falling through
When carrying out renovation tasks, the existing roof structure may be weakened to such an extent that there is a risk of falling through it. Before work is carried out, […]
Demolition worker-Facts
Remember safety in traffic
When working in traffic, you are very vulnerable. Therefore, you must be aware of how to screen off roadworks. Roadworks will almost always cause inconvenience to road users, so screening […]
Lighting on work sites and building sites
No matter whether the construction site is large or small, it is important for the lighting to be correct. Of course, when you can see what you are doing this […]
Lighting on work sites and building sites
No matter whether the construction site is large or small, it is important for the lighting to be correct. Of course, when you can see what you are doing this […]
Summary of technical aids
A lot of occupational accidents and injuries can be avoided by using aids such as hoists, work platforms and scaffolding. There are lots of different options, and so the industry […]
If your hearing is damaged by noise, your hearing will never be the same again
If you work with noise levels in excess of 80 dB(A), there is a risk of you suffering from chronic hearing impairment. The louder the noise, the greater the risk […]
When laying and installing cables
You must not lay cables directly on the ground. Cables must be protected in areas where there are people, both walking past and in vehicles. When laying cables in the […]
10 pieces of advice on setting up ladders
Ladders must always be put up properly, i.e. on a firm, flat surface Always check to make sure the ladder is in order, e.g. to make sure that the rungs […]
Facts on ear defenders in general:
Ear defenders should not just damp as much noise as possible. You should always be able to communicate with other people on site and hear if anybody is shouting a […]
Facts on electing a safety representative on the building site
On the building site: When there are 5 employees from the same company on site for more than 14 days, a safety representative has to be elected. Everyone (except for […]
Rules for trestle ladders
The top ends must not be able to press against one another. It must be possible to use them as a single ladder if they are equipped to do so. […]
Technical arrangements that can help you:
Damp noise – for instance, shut off equipment that is not in use, avoid banging metal on metal. Damp noisy machines – such as by using cabs on contract machinery, […]
Facts on electing a safety representative at the home company
At the home company When the company employs 10 people, a safety representative must be elected. The safety representative is elected by all employees of the company, or of the […]
Ladders as a means of escape
There must always be a means of escape in addition to the access route such that everyone at the work site can escape to safety in the event of a […]
You should not rely on the things you hear being correct!
It can be difficult to tell whether noise is too loud for you. A change in noise level of 1 dB(A) is almost imperceptible. A change of 3 dB(A) halves […]