builder

A term from Classical Arabic passed into Hispanic Arabic as Albanian, and this one to our idiom What builder. The concept refers to one who is dedicated to brickwork: the construction that is developed using cement, sand, lime, bricks and other similar materials.

Typically, the notion refers to the masonry officer or to master builder. A bricklayer, in this way, is a person that he was trained in his trade and that he has the technical knowledge necessary to work in the construction industry.

Masons can be involved in construction tasks building of a house, but also work for restore it or reform it. Beyond family homes, a bricklayer can contribute his knowledge to the development of industrial infrastructure (such as building a plant or factory).

For example: "The architect He told me that I should hire at least five bricklayers to carry out the renovations in a period of one month. ", "My father is a bricklayer: at the moment he is working on the construction of a tower in the center", “The masons haven't arrived yet? They should have already started with the repair works ".

Due to the type of work they carry out, masons must have various implements of safety (such as helmets or gloves). On a construction site, various accidents can occur, such as bricks or materials falling from a great height or the collapse of the structure that is being erected. That is why it is very important that the safety of workers is protected.

The safety of the bricklayer

As in any activity that involves risks to health or integrity of workers, one of the fundamental points is the preventive action, and in the case of masons it is characterized by the following principles:

* avoid as many risks as possible, and study carefully those that cannot be avoided;

* try to get to the root of the risks to be able to combat them more effectively;

* minimize the monotony of tasks and ensure that the tasks terms do not significantly affect people (this includes annoying and constant noise, dangerous chemicals, tight or high-altitude work spaces);

* invest in research and development of new techniques, with a special focus on bricklayer health.

Falls are among the most common risks of the mason trade, and these are divided into two groups, depending on how they occur. at same level or at different level, the latter being the more frequent of the two. Falls occur when unevenness and openings do not have the right protection or when certain obstacles remain in the middle of the workspace.

Another of the frequent risks of masonry is the fall of objects on the workers, either materials or tools. In all cases, the consequences can be fatal, and that is why preventive action is so important: maintaining cleanliness and order, placing railings and safety nets, providing employees with accessories such as helmets and harnesses, etc.

Apart from the physical risks, which also include cuts and exposure to toxic substances, we must not forget that the human factor has a considerable influence on the health of workers. It is important promote a pleasant environment and always leave the space open for dialogue and healthy discussions, so that employees feel comfortable in their Market Stall and with his companions.

On the other hand, the training Constant and up-to-date construction of the bricklayer is essential to reduce the chances of accidents at work: it is useless to equip him with a helmet if he uses it sporadically, for example.