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 […]
Floor fitter-Facts
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 […]
Protective equipment: Can you hear what you see?
Noise from cutting and drilling machines, for instance, is hazardous to health. You personally have to watch out for the following: Ear defenders must be made available and worn if […]
Refuse to do things, call a halt
Always remember to refuse to be part of hazardous situations. Find out more: Refuse to do things, call a halt
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: […]
The on-site hut is your base
The on-site hut is designed for you! And designed for your personal hygiene. There are some very clear rules on how an on-site hut is to be kitted out. Find […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]