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
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Facts on requirements for ladders
All ladders must be inspected at appropriate intervals for looseness, cracks and broken sections. Defective ladders must be repaired or discarded immediately. Remember that the type of ladder suitable for […]
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 […]
Facts on scaffolding for roof work
If a scaffold is used, the scaffold cover must be placed no more than 1/2 m under the base of the roof, and the scaffold must be fitted with railings. […]
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. […]