Hazardous substances

Organic solvents can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and cause serious injury. Even solvents which do not smell unpleasant or seem hazardous may be harmful to lots of […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The on-site hut is designed for you! And designed for your personal hygiene. There are some very clear rules on how an on-site hut is to be kitted out. Find […]

When you encounter mould, you must take care to protect yourself and your surroundings from effects that are hazardous to health. Find out lots more here:Mould

BAR Bygge & Anlæg has created two industry guides: one which indicates which products may contain asbestos and how it is to be handled, and one which describes the general […]

Asbestos is made up of very thin fibres which are dangerous to inhale. Inhaling the fibres will damage your lungs and can cause pneumoconiosis and cancer that manifests itself only […]

Chemicals and dust may cause eczema or . In a worst-case scenario, they may damage the brain and central nervous system, and cause problems with having healthy babies. Therefore, you […]

What special rules are applicable to preparation of place of work assessments for working with hazardous substances? What do you think having a special place of work assessment means? What […]

What could continuous hygiene – washing your hands, etc. – do to your skin? Do you think there are bathing facilities at all building sites? And what would you do […]

Have you ever encountered asbestos in your work? How can you tell whether a material contains asbestos? What should you do if you are not sure whether there is asbestos […]

You have to search on the Internet. Find out what courses/training you need to have completed in order to work with specific hazardous substances and materials. And find the nearest […]

Chemistry and hazardous substances Things can go completely wrong if you do not take precautionary measures when using hazardous substances on site. Test yourself and find out whether you can […]