The month of August has been declared Tradies National Health Month with events planned at worksites around the country.
With research showing that 80% of injured workers in Australia are tradesmen and labourers, equaling to over 13,500 injured tradesmen every year, Tradies National Health Month has been created to help promote body health and safety tips for tradies.
Throughout the month, physiotherapists will be hosting Q&A’s 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 full body health benefits of wearing correct footwear.
“We are encouraging everyone to get involved with this initiative 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 to make it down,” 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. Tradies National Health Month is to provide awareness and tools for our tradies to help them move well, stay well and assist in reducing the risk and severity of injuries,” said Cris Massis, Chief Executive Officer of Australian Physiotherapy Association.
All tradies are encouraged to register their support online and will enter a $4,000 prize draw to win the ultimate outdoor adventure and choose from the ultimate surfing, camping or fishing trip. Tradies will also be able to find fact sheets and other resources regarding health and safety on the official Tradies National Health Month website.
For more information please visit www.tradieshealthmonth.com.au
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