Excavation

Questions on you down the hole

Would you feel safe if you had to go down the hole shown in the video? Why/why not?

Questions about reinforcement of holes

You have to go onto the Internet and research what kinds of reinforcement are available. Find resellers and find out what it actually costs. Consider whether you think reinforcing a […]

See what you have learned about when reinforcement is necessary

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

Excavation work near cable networks

Excavation work is hard on the body. Therefore, you must avoid manual excavation work as far as possible. Instead, use excavators – but be aware of requirements and safety-related arrangements, […]

Excavation work requires planning

All forms of excavation work require a large number of conditions to be met. For instance, there are set rules on how reinforcement is to be implemented in the case […]

For excavation work, REMEMBER

It is not always possible to know what surface you should excavate, or what cabling is located in the ground. Therefore, there are a lot of things you have to […]

Requirements and legislation concerning machinery

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 […]

Machines demand respect

Missing instructions and incorrect use are the most significant causes of accidents and occupational injuries involving machinery and tools on building sites. If you are in any doubt, read the […]