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2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Construction Worker? Wrong! If the Construction Worker is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Construction Worker then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
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6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Construction Worker wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Construction Worker then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Construction Worker site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Construction Worker, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Construction Worker, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
Construction workers are employed in the construction industry and work predominately on construction sites and are typically engaged in aspects of the industry other than design or finance. The term includes general construction workers, also referred to as
labourers and members of specialist trades such as electricians,
carpenters and plumbers.
Construction trades
- Concrete finisher, a tradesman who works with concrete, which includes placing, finishing, protecting and repairing concrete in construction projects.
- Electrician, a tradesman specializing in electrical wiring of buildings and related equipment. Electricians may be employed in the construction of new buildings or maintenance of existing electrical infrastructure.
- Painter and decorator, a tradesman responsible for the painting and decorating of buildings, and is also known as a decorator or house painter.
- Plasterer, a tradesman who works with plaster, such as forming a layer of plaster on an interior wall or plaster Molding (decorative) on ceilings or walls.
- Pipefitter, (also called steamfitter) is someone who lays out, assembles, fabricates, maintains and repairs large-sized piping systems for industrial processes which are typically under high pressure and require metals such as carbon steel, stainless steel, and other alloys fused together through welding.
- Steel fixer, a tradesman who positions and secures reinforcing bars and mesh used to reinforce concrete on construction projects.
- Steel erector, a tradesman who installs structural steel frames of building and engineering projects. The components would usually have been prefabricated, including all welded joints. Structural steel installation is usually crane (machine) assisted and utilizes mobile elevated work platforms or scissor lifts as the structure progresses. The work is executed in team using powered and hand tools to bolt the steelwork together.
- Welder is a tradesman who specialises in welding materials together.Lincoln Electric (1994). The Procedure Handbook of Arc Welding. Cleveland: Lincoln Electric. ISBN 99949-25-82-2.Weman, Klas (2003). Welding processes handbook. New York: CRC Press LLC. ISBN 0-8493-1773-8.
Training
at work.There are several routes to the different
careers within the construction industry. Craft industries offer jobs where
employees train while they work through
apprenticeships and other
training schemes.
Tradesmen in countries such as Germany are required to fulfill a formal
apprenticeship (usually three years) to work professionally in a trade such as carpentry. Upon graduation from the apprenticeship, he or she is known as a
journeyman. Up through the 19th and even the early 20th century, the journeyman traveled to another region of the country to learn the building styles and techniques of that area before (usually) returning home. In modern times, journeymen are not required to travel, and the term refers more to a level of proficiency and skill. In the
U.S. union recognized trades have organized skills tests for official journeyman status, but uncertified tradesmen may be called journeymen based on their skill level, years of experience, or simply because they support themselves in the trade, and not due to any certification or formal education.
After working as a journeyman for a specified period, a tradesman may go on to study or test as a
master craftsman. In some countries, such as Germany or Japan, this is a process requiring extensive knowledge and skill to achieve master certification. In others, it can be a loosely used term to describe a skilled carpenter.
In the
U.K. some prospective tradesmen will learn the profession through apprenticeships or a traineeship that will last 3 to 4 years. There are City and Guilds College courses available that combine college based
theory training with practical learning. Construction workers are also called
Graduate roles in the construction industry are filled by people with at least a foundation degree in subjects such as civil engineering, construction engineering or construction management. Graduates often receive specialised positions and gain qualifications such as
chartered status. Consultant description
Construction site safety
Hazards to construction workers
The construction industry is the most dangerous land based civilian work sector (the
fishing industry is more dangerous). In the
European Union, the fatal accident rate is nearly 13 workers per 100,000 as against 5 per 100,000 for the all sector average.Eurostat Construction Accident staistics
The problem is not that the hazards and risks are unknown, it is that they are very difficult to control in a constantly changing work environment. The two biggest safety hazards on site are falls from height and vehicles, but there are many more (electricity and being buried while working in excavations being two more examples). Some of the main health hazards on site are asbestos,
solvents,
noise (environmental), cement dust, and manual handling activities.
Applicable laws
Under European Union Law, there are European Union Directives in place to protect workers, notably Directive 89/391 (the Framework Directive) and Directive 92/57 (the Temporary and Mobile Sites Directive). This legislation is transposed into the Member States and places requirements on employers (and others) to assess and protect workers health and safety.
In the
U.S. the Occupational Safety & Health Administration
OSHA sets and enforces standards concerning workplace safety and health. Also the
U.N. has the
Safety and Health in Construction Convention, 1988. Database of International Safety Standards
Personal Protective Equipment
Construction workers are usually associated with wearing a hard hat, this along with
steel-toe boots are the most common personal protective equipment worn. The standard use of High visibility clothing is also widespread. Additional personal protective equipment is required on the basis of a risk assessment, for example when dealing with situations involving hazardous substances, protective gloves and goggles would be specified.
References
See also
External links
- Link to dmoz directory of construction weblinks
- Construction Worker Message Board
Construction workers are employed in the
construction industry and work predominately on construction sites and are typically engaged in aspects of the industry other than design or finance. The term includes general construction workers, also referred to as
labourers and members of specialist trades such as electricians,
carpenters and
plumbers.
Construction trades
- Bricklayer, a tradesman who lays bricks to and construct brickwork. The term also refers to personnel who use Cinder block to construct blockwork walls and other forms of masonry.
- Carpenter, a skilled artisan who performs carpentry - a wide range of woodworking that includes constructing building constructions, furniture, and other objects out of wood. The work generally involves significant manual labor and work outdoors, particularly in rough carpentry.
- Concrete finisher, a tradesman who works with concrete, which includes placing, finishing, protecting and repairing concrete in construction projects.
- Electrician, a tradesman specializing in electrical wiring of buildings and related equipment. Electricians may be employed in the construction of new buildings or maintenance of existing electrical infrastructure.
- Laborer, tradesman proficient with air tools, hand tools, blasting, small heavy equipment and assisting other trades.
- Painter and decorator, a tradesman responsible for the painting and decorating of buildings, and is also known as a decorator or house painter.
- Plasterer, a tradesman who works with plaster, such as forming a layer of plaster on an interior wall or plaster Molding (decorative) on ceilings or walls.
- Plumber, a tradesman who specialises in installing and maintaining systems used for plumbing, heating, drainage, potable (drinking) water or small-sized industrial Process engineering piping.
- Pipefitter, (also called steamfitter) is someone who lays out, assembles, fabricates, maintains and repairs large-sized piping systems for industrial processes which are typically under high pressure and require metals such as carbon steel, stainless steel, and other alloys fused together through welding.
- Steel fixer, a tradesman who positions and secures reinforcing bars and mesh used to reinforce concrete on construction projects.
- Steel erector, a tradesman who installs structural steel frames of building and engineering projects. The components would usually have been prefabricated, including all welded joints. Structural steel installation is usually crane (machine) assisted and utilizes mobile elevated work platforms or scissor lifts as the structure progresses. The work is executed in team using powered and hand tools to bolt the steelwork together.
- Welder is a tradesman who specialises in welding materials together.Lincoln Electric (1994). The Procedure Handbook of Arc Welding. Cleveland: Lincoln Electric. ISBN 99949-25-82-2.Weman, Klas (2003). Welding processes handbook. New York: CRC Press LLC. ISBN 0-8493-1773-8.
Training
at work.There are several routes to the different
careers within the construction industry.
Craft industries offer jobs where
employees train while they work through apprenticeships and other
training schemes.
Tradesmen in countries such as Germany are required to fulfill a formal apprenticeship (usually three years) to work professionally in a trade such as carpentry. Upon graduation from the apprenticeship, he or she is known as a journeyman. Up through the 19th and even the early 20th century, the journeyman traveled to another region of the country to learn the building styles and techniques of that area before (usually) returning home. In modern times, journeymen are not required to travel, and the term refers more to a level of proficiency and skill. In the
U.S. union recognized trades have organized skills tests for official journeyman status, but uncertified tradesmen may be called journeymen based on their skill level, years of experience, or simply because they support themselves in the trade, and not due to any certification or formal education.
After working as a journeyman for a specified period, a tradesman may go on to study or test as a
master craftsman. In some countries, such as Germany or Japan, this is a process requiring extensive knowledge and skill to achieve master certification. In others, it can be a loosely used term to describe a skilled carpenter.
In the U.K. some prospective tradesmen will learn the profession through apprenticeships or a traineeship that will last 3 to 4 years. There are
City and Guilds College courses available that combine college based theory training with practical learning. Construction workers are also called
Graduate roles in the construction industry are filled by people with at least a
foundation degree in subjects such as civil engineering,
construction engineering or construction management. Graduates often receive specialised positions and gain qualifications such as
chartered status. Consultant description
Construction site safety
Hazards to construction workers
The construction industry is the most dangerous land based civilian work sector (the fishing industry is more dangerous). In the
European Union, the fatal accident rate is nearly 13 workers per 100,000 as against 5 per 100,000 for the all sector average.Eurostat Construction Accident staistics
The problem is not that the hazards and risks are unknown, it is that they are very difficult to control in a constantly changing work environment. The two biggest safety hazards on site are falls from height and vehicles, but there are many more (
electricity and being buried while working in excavations being two more examples). Some of the main health hazards on site are asbestos, solvents, noise (environmental), cement dust, and manual handling activities.
Applicable laws
Under
European Union Law, there are European Union Directives in place to protect workers, notably Directive 89/391 (the Framework Directive) and Directive 92/57 (the Temporary and Mobile Sites Directive). This legislation is transposed into the Member States and places requirements on employers (and others) to assess and protect workers health and safety.
In the U.S. the Occupational Safety & Health Administration OSHA sets and enforces standards concerning workplace safety and health. Also the
U.N. has the
Safety and Health in Construction Convention, 1988. Database of International Safety Standards
Personal Protective Equipment
Construction workers are usually associated with wearing a
hard hat, this along with
steel-toe boots are the most common personal protective equipment worn. The standard use of High visibility clothing is also widespread. Additional personal protective equipment is required on the basis of a risk assessment, for example when dealing with situations involving hazardous substances, protective
gloves and
goggles would be specified.
References
See also
External links
- Link to dmoz directory of construction weblinks
- Construction Worker Message Board
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