Tradies National Health Month in August will boost and transform the health and safety of Australian tradies. Source: Timberbiz
Safe Work Australia recently reported $8.7 billion in compensation costs for trips, slips and falls relating to 26,705 claims and with research showing that 80% of injured workers in Australia are tradesmen and labourers it’s time to act.
Tradies rely on physical and mental health to do their jobs and ignoring aches, pains and body stress could result in disability and debilitation in the future.
Steel Blue and the Australian Physiotherapy Association are providing tradies with the right tools to help them move well, to stay well and assist in reducing the risk and severity of injuries.
Throughout August there will be events at work sites Australia wide with physiotherapists and Steel Blue representatives.
Physiotherapists will be hosting Q&As and providing tips for tradies in areas such as neck, back, shoulder and knee health.
Steel Blue representatives will also take to worksites and highlight the health benefits of wearing correct footwear.
“We are encouraging everyone to get involved and spread the word, so if you are interested in hosting a worksite event anywhere in Australia, please register online and we can organise physios, and Steel Blue reps who know the importance of proper safety in the work place, to make it down,” said Ross Fitzgerald, general manager of Steel Blue.
“A large proportion of life is spent at work and with tradies placing their bodies under a lot of stress in their day-to-day activities it is understandable that they may get hurt.
“The Australian Physiotherapy Association is passionate about keeping Australian tradies pain-free, moving well and living to their full potential,” said Cris Massis, chief executive officer of Australian Physiotherapy Association.
“The overall advice I could give tradies is don’t ignore the pain. Early treatment will reduce the problem and assist with a successful recovery.”
All tradies are encouraged to register their support online and will enter a $4000 prize draw to win the ultimate outdoor adventure and choose from the ultimate surfing, camping or fishing trip.
www.tradieshealth.com.au
