PHOTO: Brendon White, Condobolin, models his ‘This is a Conversation Starter’ shirt for tradies, truckies, rural workers and blue collar blokes. PHOTO SUPPLIED
There’s a shout for ‘Tools down’ as the construction Industry faces a problem of a different kind for Tradies in Australia.
Young tradesmen are taking their lives at more than double the rate of other men and the number is rising, causing great concern for the Industry.
According to experts, a high work-pressure environment, work at remote locations, and a “tough guy” mentality are the main factors putting construction workers at risk for suicide…