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Looking to get off the tools

  • 16-04-2019 10:09pm
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    Registered Users Posts: 14


    Hi guys and gals,
    I’m working in construction but I’m starting to think about my long term health with the various chemicals and materials I’m using on a daily basis. Also the physical strain on my body will affect me at some point but by then it’ll be too late. I know I need to “get off the tools” but I don’t know what to do instead. I’m currently fabricating and fitting stone worktops and bathrooms which I do enjoy, I’m a qualified carpenter by trade and have been on sites for the last 14 years. I’m now 31 and have two kids that I need to think of. I know too many people that have been severely injured and killed while working on buildings. Does anyone have a suggestion on what route I should take or who to talk to about my situation? Has anyone here been in the same situation?


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  • Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional East Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 11,920 Mod ✭✭✭✭miamee


    Hi isthis1used (interesting username! :D)
    My other half was in a trade for many years but got "off the tools" to teach the same subject to apprentices. Would that be something you are interested in? He had to do a HDip in teaching though I'm not sure if he had to have that completed before he did any teaching/filling in for others. You probably know better than I do where apprentices might learn about carpentry and fabricating etc, other thank 'on the job' if there are any courses they have to complete, might be a place to start.


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