Take care when laying a new roof
When working on a roof, it is important for you to have plenty of space to move about and for good safety measures to be in place. For example, remember […]
Glaziers-Facts
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 […]
Avoid strained working positions
Plan your work so that you can completely avoid working positions that place you under strain. Always use technical aids wherever you have the space and opportunity to do so. […]
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
Monotonous work that places a strain on your body
Various forms of monotonous, stressful work: Monotonous, repetitive work. Static holding and carrying work. Working in static working positions. Work demanding attention, concentration, vision and hearing. Stressful working positions and […]
Requirements for protective equipment
Your personal protective equipment must always be maintained and in good condition, otherwise the protection it offers may be reduced. All protective equipment must: Always provide you with the protection […]
Facts on vibration injuries
The most common vibration injury is “white fingers”. The symptoms are: Tingling or numb fingers. White cold fingers when it is cold. Attacks when touching cold tools. Vibration can also […]
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is a concept which covers lots of different personal protective equipment. One thing they all have in common is the fact that they help to enhance your […]
Avoid vibration damage
To avoid vibration damage, you can work with low-vibration tools, suspended tools or remote controlled equipment. Reduce any time you work with vibrating tools. Share work involving vibration with others, […]
Protective equipment: Epoxy and PU foam
Epoxy and PU foam are hazardous to health. It is important to familiarise yourself with working with the products. Here, you can download a guide which provides good instructions on […]
Vibration load
The risk of vibration injury is dependent upon the overall vibration to which you are subject over an 8-hour working day. The limit on how much vibration you can be […]
Guidelines from the Danish Working Environment Authority on the use of personal protective equipment
Your health and safety are absolutely crucial in your work. This means that the use of personal protective equipment is not a subject for discussion. The Danish Working Environment Services […]
Noise and hand/arm vibration
Industry guide on noise and hand/arm vibration This guide provides good advice on precautionary measures against hand and arm vibration.Noise and vibration