Scaffold builder-Facts

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

Summary of technical aids

A lot of occupational accidents and injuries can be avoided by using aids such as hoists, work platforms and scaffolding. There are lots of different options, and so the industry […]

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 […]

10 pieces of advice on setting up ladders

Ladders must always be put up properly, i.e. on a firm, flat surface Always check to make sure the ladder is in order, e.g. to make sure that the rungs […]