was in December 2009 and January and February 2010, more than 22,000 in some serious accidents on German construction sites. Many of them could trade association of construction industry (BG Bau), according be avoided, if care workers and companies for better personal protection against the cold and a safer working environment would.
Wintry conditions cause particular tobogganists skiers and pleasure. On construction sites, mean snow, ice and cold, wet weather, however a significantly higher risk of accidents. For thanks to modern technical methods will continue to work well in freezing temperatures.
employers must prevent
Many accidents occur in winter, according to BG Construction on slippery floors of site roads, through ice, snow or rain or insufficient lighting. Employers need to identify emerging threats to workers and make appropriate safety measures.
example, may not work is carried out on icy scaffolding. Also can not walk roofs, such as corrugated plates or glass domes are covered with snow. These should be clearly marked so that no one falls through.
The right clothing makes
In winter, the sick leave is traditionally higher than in the warmer months. The reason: In the often windy sites can quickly become intractable colds, chronic diseases of the respiratory system or cause a worsening of already existing back or joint problems.
With the proper winter clothing can prevent such diseases, but effective. The clothes should be able to derive moisture to the outside, to prevent cooling of the body, advises the BG Construction.
chill from top to bottom
Important for the temperature regulation is the right combination of weather resistant jacket and pants - for example, microfibers, matched with appropriate undergarments, the construction of BG. Because then allows the clothes optimal air and heat exchange between the body and the environment.
As cold protection for the head of the Professional Association recommends a combination of helmet and matching winter hats for subjecting. By using appropriate safety footwear soles can slip accidents.
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