A worker in the construction industry is known as a bricklayer.
A term from classical Arabic passed to Hispanic Arabic as albanní , and this to our language as albañil . The concept refers to someone who is dedicated to masonry : the construction that is carried out using cement, sand, lime, bricks and other similar materials.
The usual thing is that the notion refers to the masonry officer or the senior master of works . A bricklayer, in this way, is a person who was trained in his trade and who has the necessary technical knowledge to work in the construction industry.
Work carried out by a bricklayer
Bricklayers can be involved in the construction tasks of a house, but also work to restore or renovate it . Beyond family homes, a bricklayer can contribute their knowledge to the development of industrial infrastructure (such as the construction of a plant or factory).
For example: "The architect 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: he is currently working on the construction of a tower in the center" , «Haven't the bricklayers arrived yet? "They should have already started with the renovation works."
The safety of bricklayers must be guaranteed through various resources and measures.
The importance of security
Due to the type of work they do, bricklayers must have various safety equipment (such as helmets or gloves). On a construction site, different accidents can occur, such as the fall of bricks or materials 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.
As in any activity that involves risks to the health or integrity of workers, one of the fundamental points is preventive action , and in the case of bricklayers it is characterized by the following principles:
* avoid as many risks as possible, and carefully study those that cannot be avoided;
* try to get to the root of the risks in order to combat them more effectively;
* reduce the monotony of tasks as much as possible and ensure that working conditions do not significantly affect people (this includes constant annoying noises, dangerous chemicals, small or high-altitude work spaces);
* invest in research and development of new techniques, with a special focus on the health of the bricklayer.
Risks of the bricklayer trade
Among the most common risks of the bricklayer's trade are falls, and these are divided into two groups, depending on whether they occur at the same level or at a different level , the latter being the most frequent of the two. Falls occur when slopes and openings do not have adequate protection , or when certain obstacles remain in the middle of the work space.
Another of the frequent risks of masonry is the fall of objects on workers, whether materials or tools . In all cases, the consequences can be fatal, and that is why preventive action is so important: maintaining cleanliness and order, installing railings and safety nets, providing employees with accessories such as helmets and harnesses, etc.
Other factors that help minimize eventual damage
Outside of physical risks, which also include cuts and exposure to toxic substances, we must not forget that the human factor considerably influences the health of workers. It is important to promote a pleasant environment and always leave space open for dialogue and healthy discussions, so that employees feel comfortable in their position and with their colleagues.
On the other hand, constant and updated training for the bricklayer is essential to reduce the likelihood of workplace accidents: it is useless to provide him with a helmet if he uses it sporadically, for example.