Contract machinery

Concrete elements are large and heavy. Accidents can easily happen, so watch out and follow a few simple rules. Problems: Falling from ladders Dust and effects from quartz dust and […]

What machine for what installation? Manual handling of windows and doors may cause unnecessary ergonomic strains. Therefore, suitable technical aids must be used for transportation (both vertical and horizontal) and […]

There are machines for lots of different purposes, and every machine has its own safety regulations. Although it may seem uncomplicated, it is important for you to familiarise yourself with […]

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. […]

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 […]

A lot of building elements are generally so big that that will be very heavy and difficult to handle manually without damaging your body. Therefore, avoid handling building elements manually. […]

Layout of the building site. The building site must be laid out such that it is possible to use suitable technical aids for transporting materials – which either remove the […]

The building site can be complete chaos, and so it is important for you to stay alert on access and transport routes. A building site must comply with the following: […]

Contract machinery is often heavy and huge and uses special advanced equipment. Who is responsible for ensuring that you are using the contract machinery correctly? Who should check that the […]

Machinery can make hard, heavy work a lot easier. But who is responsible for making sure that the machinery supplied is actually used? Who is to get involved in the […]

A lot of machinery requires special training before you are allowed to use it. From your trade union, find out what machinery requires special training, and find out how to […]

Complete the sheet and see how much you know about safety.