August marked the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) ninth Tradies National Health Month.
Hey tradie, how’s your health?
The aim of Tradie National Health Month is to raise awareness of the health and injury risks affecting those who work in trade occupations and to support the physical and mental wellbeing of tradies, ensuring the right tools for the job, and finding the safest way to do the job.
Did you know?
It’s a legal responsibility to have a safe and healthy workplace.
We have resources for you
The SafeWork website has an A-Z of hazards including information on manual tasks, working at heights and fatigue.
On the building and construction webpage you can find an A-Z of safety topics and resources specifically relating to the construction industry including fact sheets, posters, toolbox talks, safety podcasts and site supervisor workshops.
Do you have a mentally healthy workplace?
Hear from Chris Doyle, Group Head of Safety at Lend Lease on what they are doing to create a mentally healthy workplace
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1CbpQdtCfA
Would you like more information?
Visit our website
www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction
Call 13 10 50
