[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”container”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]It\u2019s pretty cool to be working on your gains while you\u2019re working on-site, but because of the nature of the work, tradies can get hit with the big bad f-word quite often. We\u2019re talking about fatigue, or extreme tiredness, where you\u2019re finding it hard to keep your eyes open and you\u2019re struggling to concentrate on the job. Sound familiar? Here are some great ways to help you kick fatigue right where it hurts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Take regular breaks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Seems like a no-brainer, but if the job is a particularly tough one, you\u2019ll need to keep up your strength by stopping for a breather every now and then. If you\u2019re working crazy long hours, try and plan out your breaks and stick to them, and make sure you\u2019re taking a couple days off in between big jobs. You might think you don\u2019t have time, but you\u2019re more likely to get the job done faster and better when you\u2019re fresh and raring to go.<\/span><\/p>\n

Use the right tools for the job<\/strong><\/p>\n

There\u2019s no point killing yourself with hand-held tools when there might be bigger machinery that could get it done in half the time. Don\u2019t waste energy doing something that could be done better with a different tool or machine, and if it\u2019s a big job, get everyone in the team to chip in and share the load. It\u2019s not about showing how much you can handle, it\u2019s about getting the job done better and avoiding turning you into a zombie.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep it interesting<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re doing the same thing for hours on end, of course you\u2019re going to get tired of it, and pretty soon the fatigue will set in. Make it easier on yourself and everyone else by switching jobs with your team-mates every couple of hours or so. It\u2019ll give you a chance to try something else and keep you from getting bored out of your mind!<\/span><\/p>\n

Avoid the extremes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Try to avoid working when it\u2019s extremely hot or extremely cold – your boss should be all over this, but sometimes needs must with a deadline looming, and you might not have much of a choice. But you probably know that you are absolutely not on form when you\u2019re sweating like crazy in the scorching sun or trying to stop your fingers from falling off when it\u2019s bloody freezing. <\/span><\/p>\n

They key is to let your boss know when you\u2019ve had it and you\u2019re starting to feel like sh*t – yes, tiredness and fatigue might be something you\u2019ll have to go through sometimes, but if it\u2019s going to make you sick and cost you work when you have days off then it\u2019s important to talk about it. <\/span><\/p>\n

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