Construction and road building occupational safety guide
On construction sites, equipment must adapt to changing work phases, subcontractors and weather conditions.
Where a good specification begins
What should be clarified first?
Groundworks, structural work, plant operation, cutting and work at height each require different additional protection. Supplement the standard site-entry kit with task-specific modules, documented issue records and an inspection regime.
Typical risk areas
- Falling objects and trips
- Vehicle movements and poor visibility
- Dust, noise and flying particles
- Falls from height
Role and task
Which starting kit suits each role?
These are procurement starting points, not automatic PPE requirements.
| Role | Procurement starting point |
|---|---|
| General construction work | Helmet, safety footwear, high-visibility clothing and task-specific gloves. |
| Plant operator and road worker | Visibility, hearing protection matched to noise levels and weather-resistant clothing. |
| Cutting, grinding and demolition | Eye, face, hearing and respiratory protection selected for the specific process. |
| Work at height | A complete fall-protection system with a rescue plan and verified anchor point. |
Live PIM selection
4–5 recommended starting products
We first show products manually featured in the PIM for this product group, then complete the selection in recommendation order. Availability and product data are refreshed directly from the PIM.
Product groups and selection criteria
Building blocks for the complete solution
A system, not a one-off kit
Plan in three layers
- 1. Core role kit
- Clothing, footwear and basic PPE used on every shift, with size runs and defined replacement triggers.
- 2. Task module
- Additional protection and checks issued for less frequent but higher-risk operations.
- 3. Reordering plan
- Minimum stock, size distribution, seasonality, inspections and documented approval points.
Related professional articles
The detailed knowledge behind the decision
Services
Periodic inspection of fall-protection equipment: a practical guide
How harnesses, lanyards and fall arresters are inspected under EN 365, when equipment must be withdrawn, and how to organise a mixed-fleet inspection efficiently.
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Safety helmet selection guide
The essential properties and standards of industrial safety helmets, including fit, compatible accessories, service life and replacement.
Read more →Seasonal planning
Winter PPE procurement: what to order before the season
A buyer’s guide to cold protection under EN 342 and EN 511, high visibility, slip prevention and an early-autumn checklist for complete size availability.
Read more →Procurement checklist
Before requesting a quote
Better input produces more comparable quotations, a more accurate size run and fewer later changes.
- 01 Separate the standard site-entry kit from task modules
- 02 Track helmet and harness issue
- 03 Check the visibility class of the complete outfit
- 04 Record fall-protection inspection dates and the rescue plan
Primary sources
Professional and legal framework
This page supports decision-making. Specific obligations must always be established from current legislation, the local risk assessment and the documentation for the selected product.
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Hungarian Act XCIII of 1993 on Occupational Safety
The Hungarian legal framework for risk assessment, prevention and employer responsibility.
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Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective equipment
Essential requirements and conformity assessment for PPE placed on the EU market.
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Hungarian Decree 65/1999 (XII. 22.) EüM on the use of PPE at work
Direct Hungarian requirements for workplace selection, compatibility, use, training and inspection.
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EU-OSHA OiRA risk-assessment tools
A step-by-step risk-assessment framework, particularly useful for micro and small enterprises.
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Hungarian Decree 4/2002 (II. 20.) SZCSM–EüM on construction sites
Specific occupational safety requirements for temporary or mobile construction sites and construction processes.
Important professional note
The product groups and combinations shown are starting points. They do not replace the employer’s documented risk assessment, PPE issue rules, the manufacturer’s instructions or the decision of a competent occupational safety professional. Always verify markings, compatibility and protective performance in the current documentation for the selected product.
Construction and road building business procurement
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Tell us the headcount, roles, current problem and required deadline. We will help plan trial items, size runs, decoration and replenishment.