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Harald Dippe deals with the topic of rescue at the German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the construction industry (BG BAU) – for example at workplaces at heights, on traffic routes or when climbing in a trade. He explains how the NEST principle can help in emergencies and gives illustrative examples from practice.
With shorter days and poor visibility, the risk of accidents increases in the fall, especially on construction sites. The German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the construction industry (BG BAU) recommends measures to keep employees visible and safe. “In darkness and poor visibility, the risk of accidents and being overlooked increases,” says Bernhard Arenz, Head of Prevention at BG BAU. He emphasizes the importance of lighting and high-visibility clothing.
When it gets hot, the health risks increase for everyone working on construction sites. The German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the construction industry (BG BAU) points this out. The BG BAU’s heat action plans provide guidance on how to get through the hot period.
Noise can permanently damage hearing if no protective measures are taken. The German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the construction industry (BG BAU) now has a checklist for employers to help them plan noise protection measures and select the right hearing protection.
When electricians are seriously injured during the installation of photovoltaic systems on roofs, it is almost always due to falls from a height. A new agreement is now in place to prevent this. It was created to maximize safety during the installation of photovoltaic systems and to protect roofing companies in particular from electrical hazards.
According to recent reports by the BG BAU, asbestos is still one of the most common causes of illness and death in connection with work-related illnesses. The figures have even risen steadily in recent years. According to the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS), wherever old buildings are involved, factors such as climate change or the changing demographic structure of our society are causing pressure to modernize, which inevitably brings many occupational groups into direct or indirect contact with this substance.
Climbing a ladder is part of everyday working life for many people – not only on construction sites, but also in the home. However, ladders are responsible for almost half of all fall accidents on construction sites. Achim Fachbach, specialist for ladders and scaffolding in the building construction department of BG BAU, explains why this is the case, how ladders are used safely and what alternatives there are in an interview with Basi.
Under the motto “Soaked up too much sun? Your skin counts the hours”, dermatologists want to remind people how everyone can minimize their risk of skin cancer. The BG Bau trade association is also drawing attention to the dangers of the sun.