Be inspired by floor fitters
Floor fitters are constantly having to deal with strained working positions. Therefore, a number of new techniques and tools have been developed to take the strain off the body, particularly […]
Floor fitter-Facts
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Facts on the safety coordinator
The safety coordinator is appointed by the developer, and his job is to coordinate safety in shared areas on site. The coordinator must convene safety meetings on site at least […]
Technical details on ear defenders:
Ear defenders must be worn as soon as there is a risk of a noise load of 80 dB(A) To make sure your hearing is not damaged. You can use […]
Facts on the Danish Working Environment Authority
The Danish Working Environment Service is the public authority working in respect of the working environment. Its job is to help create safe, healthy work that promotes development by: Inspecting […]
Industry guide on noise and vibration:
Industry guide on noise and vibration: This guide provides good advice on precautionary measures against hand and arm vibration.Noise and vibration
Health and safety plan
PSS – Health and safety plan – is a central tool for safety work. This plan describes how the working environment at the construction site is made safe – and […]
Hearing damage from noise
Listen for yourself how music sounds when your hearing is damaged. (www.bar-ba.dk/stoej-og-vibrationer/stoej )
Factsheets on all working environment problems and place of work assessments
BAR Bygge og Anlæg has created a long series of short factsheets which briefly describe the most essential working environment problems in all specialist fields in which Bent E works. […]
Protective equipment: Watch out for dust
When you drill and cut construction elements and road surfaces, these give off dust which is harmful to health. You should ideally avoid inhaling this – or, in a worst-case […]
Responsibilities and obligations
Developer: The developer has four tasks which are important for safety at the work site The tasks in the shared areas must be delimited in respect of the individual contractors […]