October 18, 2019

Tradespeople work in high-risk professions. Their work conditions expose them to a number of injuries and health conditions that could result in poor health or even debilitating health conditions that could affect their quality of life. Both employers and workers must understand what needs to be done to minimize the factors that could lead to problems in the workplace. Health and Safety for Tradies Health and safety for tradies are more likely to claim workers’ compensation because they are exposed to work conditions that require manual labour and operation of machinery and equipment. Tradies also perform jobs that put stress on the musculoskeletal system, such as lifting and carrying. Managing the worker’s well-being in the workplace is an essential component of ensuring that the worker is safe and able to perform and that the employers can maintain the ideal workplace environment. How to Keep Tradies Safe in the Workplace Implement a Work Health & Safety Policy A policy that promotes the health and safety of employees will help control how workers behave and perform their jobs. Work and safety policies are mandatory in the workplace. It offers a number of benefits, such as: identifying and managing issues and risks establishing rules and other processes that promote safe practices at work and in the immediate environment reducing workplace and job-related stress, accidents, and injuries creating a safe environment where employees can work confidently allowing management and workers to cooperate and communicate effectively. All Employees Should Be Trained About the Policy. The best employees are well-trained and capable of working independently. They have a good understanding of what is expected of them. Every worker who is hired must undergo basic training in health and safety. Each year, all employees must also undergo a refresher course, which may include a lecture and simple demonstrations. The training may be led by an expert or a fellow employee who has the skills or certification to teach co-workers. When employees are informed, they are more likely to take responsibility and minimize actions that could lead to injuries and accidents. Install Signs in the Workplace. Signs that remind workers how to keep themselves and their workplace safe are necessary to instill the importance of health and safety for tradies. Safety signs should form part of the company’s goal to provide best-practice resources for its workers. Educate Workers. All tradies should understand the risks of their jobs so they know what needs to be done to keep themselves safe. Workers must have access to resources to educate themselves on their own and with an industry expert. Tradies deal with many accountability layers and they need the right type of guidance and support from their superiors to implement health and safety practices successfully.