Industry guide on roofing
Here, you can find out – among other things – what barriers you have to use when working on roofs. You can also see which scaffolding you have to put […]
Scaffold builder-Facts
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If your hearing is damaged by noise, your hearing will never be the same again
If you work with noise levels in excess of 80 dB(A), there is a risk of you suffering from chronic hearing impairment. The louder the noise, the greater the risk […]
Facts on electing a safety representative on the building site
On the building site: When there are 5 employees from the same company on site for more than 14 days, a safety representative has to be elected. Everyone (except for […]
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 […]
Facts on ear defenders in general:
Ear defenders should not just damp as much noise as possible. You should always be able to communicate with other people on site and hear if anybody is shouting a […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
Facts on precautionary measures for roof pitches of 15 degrees or above
Before starting work, a scaffold, screen or similar must be set up at the base of the roof; if the height of the base above ground level is more than […]
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 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 […]