Before you start work, remember that you must:

• Complete health and safety training and on-the-job training.
• Have additional qualifications, if required (e.g., welder, electrician).
• Have no health contraindications to performing the work.
• Be familiar with the operating instructions for the machines and equipment used at your workplace.

During work, the following must be ensured:

• direct supervision by a designated person,
• appropriate technical safeguards,
• on-the-job training specifying:
  • who does what,
  • in what order,
  •  what health and safety rules apply.

LIST OF NECESSARY EQUIPMENT

BODY PROTECTION:

• Work clothing (cotton, flame-retardant, or antistatic, depending on the type of work)
• Protective coveralls (for welding or working with technical gases)
• High-visibility vest (with reflective elements, for work in traffic)

FOOT PROTECTION:

• Safety footwear with:
  • composite or steel toe cap (protects toes from impact),
  • non-slip and puncture-resistant sole,
  • antistatic properties (for work with electricity or gases).

HAND PROTECTION:

• Work gloves suited to the type of work:
  • leather or welding gloves – for welding, cutting,
  • rubber or nitrile – for contact with oils, gases, coolants,
  • electrical insulation – for electrical work,
  • cut-resistant – for mechanical work.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:

• Filtering mask or half mask (FFP2/FFP3) – for dust, welding fumes, gases, or vapors.
• Breathing apparatus – in enclosed spaces or in the presence of high concentrations of hazardous substances.

EYE AND FACE PROTECTION:

• Safety goggles or welding helmet – for welding, cutting, grinding, working with chemicals.
• Face shield – for protection against splashes or spatters.

HEAD PROTECTION:

• Safety helmet/hard hat – mandatory when working at heights, on construction sites, near machinery or suspended loads.
• Safety cap – in confined spaces (e.g., workshops, warehouses).

HEARING PROTECTION:

• Ear muffs or earplugs – when working in noise levels above 80 dB.

FALL PROTECTION:

• Safety harness with safety rope and shock absorber
• Anchor point / safety rope
• Helmet with chin strap

IF YOU ARE AN EMPLOYEE (CONTRACTOR):

• Make sure that you have no medical contraindications and that you have up-to-date health and safety training and the required qualifications.
• Put on work clothes and personal protective equipment: safety shoes, gloves, goggles, helmet, hearing protection.
• Do not wear dirty clothing, clothing soaked in oil, or clothing made of synthetic fibers (risk of ignition and electrostatic discharge).
• Work according to the instructions of the leader or coordinator, exercising caution and maintaining order in the workplace.
• Report any malfunctions, leaks, damage, or dangerous situations immediately.
• In case of an accident, administer first aid and call for medical assistance.

AFTER FINISHING WORK, REMEMBER:

• Close and secure gas cylinders in an upright position.
• Dispose of damaged or empty tanks in accordance with the rules.
• Clean up the work area – do not leave any hazards for other users.

WHAT NOT TO DO:

• Use open flames or smoke tobacco.
• Transport technical gases in an unsafe manner.
• Touch oil-contaminated parts with your bare hands.
• Wash your hands or equipment with solvents.
• Repair or maintain equipment while it is in operation.
• Inhale vapors and exhaust fumes from fuels, gases, and oils.

IF YOU ARE A LEADER:

• Check the qualifications and medical examinations of employees before allowing them to work.
• Conduct on-the-job training, discuss task distribution, sequence of operations, and safety rules.
• Provide direct supervision during particularly dangerous work.
• Ensure that:
  • the workplace is prepared (remove flammable materials, disconnect power, secure the area),
  • protective equipment is in good working order and certified,
  • the work is performed without haste, with breaks (especially for forced work or work at height).
• After completing the work, check that the equipment is tidy and secure.

IF YOU ARE A COORDINATOR:

• Define the type of work and the persons responsible.
• Approve personal protective equipment, technical safety measures, communication methods, and emergency procedures.
• Ensure that the workplace is properly prepared and secured.
• In the case of fire-hazardous work, provide fire-fighting equipment and escape routes.
• Ensure that each job has the appropriate permit (OBHP_1).
• Supervise the work and respond in the event of a failure or hazard.

WORK AT HEIGHT / ON ROOFS

• Ensure that you have up-to-date medical examinations and training for working at heights.
• Check that weather conditions (wind, rain) allow for safe work.
• Put on a helmet, harness, and attach a safety line — use them at all times while working.
• Always work with a spotter.
• Anchor yourself only in designated areas or do not cross the safety zone boundary (min. ... m from the edge).
• Secure the area below against falling objects.
• Make sure that tools are secured against falling.
• Cover all openings and recesses.
• Keep your workplace tidy.

WORK ON SCAFFOLDING

• Check that you have up-to-date medical examinations and training for working at height.
• Wear a helmet and make sure that the scaffolding has been technically inspected.
• Only work in suitable weather conditions (no strong wind).
• Make sure the scaffolding has handrails (0.6 and 1.1 m) and toe boards.
• The scaffolding should stand on stable ground and be secured against movement.
• Do not lean outside the structure — maximum arm's length.
• Do not overload the scaffolding and secure tools against falling.
• Fence off the work area and mark it with warning tape.
• Keep the work area tidy and organized.

WORKING ON A LADDER (ABOVE 3 m)

• Check the ladder before use — it must be clean, dry, and stable.
• Always work with another person to secure you.
• Wear a helmet and make sure the ladder is standing on a level, firm surface.
• Use the three-point support rule (two legs + one hand or vice versa).
• Do not lean beyond the outline of the ladder and do not carry loads heavier than 10 kg.
• Do not climb higher than 4 m without additional safety measures.
• Secure tools against falling.
• Keep your workplace tidy.

WORKING ON A BASKET LIFT

• Check that you have valid medical examinations, training, and qualifications.
• Wear a helmet, harness, and safety line.
• Make sure that the lift has a valid UDT inspection and technical inspection.
• Check the surrounding area – it should be fenced off and marked.
• Do not lean outside the basket and do not overload the platform.
• Do not work near high-voltage lines or obstacles.
• Secure tools against falling.
• Keep your workplace tidy.

WORK IN CONFINED SPACES

• Only work with a spotter – agree on a method of communication in advance.
• Use personal protective equipment: filter masks, protective clothing, harnesses, and safety ropes.
• Before starting work, calibrate the gas detector and check the atmosphere in the space.
• Make sure that the equipment is disconnected from the power supply and secured against start-up.
• Remove all hazardous substances from the space.
• Ensure that the temperature does not differ from the outside temperature by more than 5°C.
• Ensure ventilation and air exchange.
• Use only equipment powered by a safe 24 V voltage.
• Take breaks and switch with others approximately every 30 minutes.
• Keep things tidy and organized.

WORKING WITH HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

• Read the material safety data sheet and use the required protective equipment (gloves, mask, goggles).
• Make sure that the substances are in their original, labeled containers.
• Work only with the amount needed for the day.
• Ventilate the room before starting work.
• Do not mix substances unless required by the process.
• Know where the nearest eye wash station and first aid kit are located.
• Remove any products that could become contaminated from the area.
• Do not work with substances for more than 4 hours without a break.
• Keep your workplace tidy.

WORKING WITH ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

• Only work if you have valid SEP certification and a current medical examination.
• Work with the assistance of a second person.
• Use only dielectric equipment: poles, mats, insulated tools.
• Disconnect devices from the power supply and secure them against accidental activation.
• Do not wear jewelry or metal items.
• Be careful – work with dry hands and dry shoes.
• Keep your workplace tidy.

FAILURE OR ACCIDENT:

• If something breaks down, notify your supervisor immediately.
• If an accident has occurred, do not move anything and also inform your supervisor.