Painter-Facts

Watch out for dust

Dust from construction materials and biological materials is problematic and can cause serious illnesses such as eczema, allergies, chalicosis and lung cancer. The tiny dust particles and fibres are what […]

Controlling substances

In the construction and building industry, we use up to 70 000 different forms of chemicals and materials. Here, you can get ideas on how to work with hazardous substances […]

Dust when drilling and cutting

Drilling and cutting construction elements and road surfaces gives off dust which is harmful to health. This dust has to be restricted or completely avoided – for the sake of […]

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 […]

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. […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Remember your safety…

When you work with hazardous substances and materials, it is important to be very aware of your safety and the risks. Among other things, you must try to avoid the […]