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 […]
Painter-Facts
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, […]
Lath bases/battens
Working and being on the roof must be possible without risking falling from or through the roof. Keep an eye on the following: When constructing a new building, T1 laths […]
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 […]
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 […]
Industry guide on installing concrete and roof tiles
When you are to install concrete and roof tiles, you may encounter lots of hazardous situations in which it is important to know what you are doing. For instance, you […]
Good advice on safe electricity
You can help to increase safety when working with electricity by being vigilant as regards the following: Examine tools when they show signs of faults Examine tools at least every […]
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
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. […]
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 […]
Avoid occupational accidents from heights
Occupational accidents often happen when people fall off ladders or through holes in the ground. A few precautionary measures can reduce the risk of occupational injuries and accidents. Falling from […]
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 […]
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 […]
Keeping electricity in order
Electricity is dangerous if it is not correctly installed, secured and inspected regularly. Therefore, you must always be aware of electrical safety on the work site and the places where […]
Facts on requirements for railings/screens
Railings must be 1 m high and include hand, knee and foot rails. Railings must be able to withstand the following loads in between the posts: – Horizontal load of […]