Bricklaying is underrated in terms of the on-site risks that workers can endure. In fact, any industry comes with its own set of health and safety risks. Here at Evolve Bricklaying, we’re here to tell you some of the hazards that bricklaying poses and how our experienced workers try to avoid them.

• Using powered tools such as brick saws, rotating saws, angle grinders and electric mixers means that workers have contact with electricity. Possible injuries when dealing with such machinery include amputation or lacerations, injury to the face or eyes and even electrocution. These are avoided by providing the correct safety advice, equipment and training for operating the machinery.

• Bricklayers can work at heights depending on the type of build they are working on. Dangers include falling or undergoing the collapse of tall structures. Safety precautions include assessing the dangers before any height work is completed.

• Manual handling is a vigorous part of the bricklaying industry and includes bending, reaching, stretching, pulling and many repetitive motions. These awkward postures and other manual handling movements can cause musculoskeletal disorders including sprains and strains. The precautions taken to prevent these injuries include mechanical aids, training in how to carry out manual handling safely and documenting safe work procedures.

• Being surrounded by large machinery means that noise can become a constant problem. Overexpose to excessive noise can lead to hearing problems or even hearing loss. The safety precautions to prevent hearing loss include appropriate headwear and limiting exposure to the noise.

Here at Evolve, we consider ourselves the best Bricklayer in Bristol and we take the health of our workers very seriously which is why we provide the best training. Just as important as the safety of our workers is the service we offer and the happiness of our customers. We love to see a customer smile at their finished brickwork! Get in contact today for all your brick related enquiries!