[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”container”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]A tradie\u2019s job is basically a minefield of risks and hazards – you\u2019re like the James Bonds of the working world, dodging falling debris, dealing with red wire\/blue wire situations, and doing all the heavy lifting to get the job done. But even James Bond isn\u2019t invincible and needs to keep his sh*t together to avoid any unfortunate accidents. Here are some great tips to keep you site-smart and rocking the 007 instead of the 111\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Get the latest gear<\/strong><\/p>\n

Obviously we\u2019re not talking about laser pens and headlight missiles (we wish!), but any professional needs the right gear. Make sure that your hardhat is up to scratch, as in one you haven\u2019t dropped 576 times, and get yourself some properly tough kicks. You\u2019ll also need some protective goggles\/glasses and durable gloves to get the job done right. Kit yourself out in the latest, toughest gear and you\u2019ll be ready to smash it in the field.<\/span><\/p>\n

Brief the team<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether this is you or your superiors, the team should get together daily to discuss any known hazards or any new ones that might have popped up. To do your job right, you need to know where all the bad guys (the hazards, obviously) are and how to be prepared and stop them in their tracks. This is a good chance for the team to be reminded of what to do in certain situations, and for anyone to bring up anything dangerous they might have noticed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Practice defensive driving<\/strong><\/p>\n

This one\u2019s probably a bit more fun, but just FYI, defensive driving doesn\u2019t mean doing drifties or taking your mate\u2019s new wheels for a joyride. There are usually plenty of vehicles on a job site and you\u2019ll need to know how to handle them, whether it\u2019s heavy machinery or just your work truck. If you need to get in and out of tight spaces without hitting the client\u2019s neighbours\u2019 cars, you\u2019ll need to be pretty good behind the wheel. You\u2019ll also need to know all the safety requirements for vehicles on site, like when you\u2019ll need to use cones and\/or rope off any areas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Refuel to stay alert<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, energy drinks are great, but you\u2019ll most likely be batsh*t crazy for an hour or so and then crash hard afterwards. Try replacing these with some good old Powerade and maybe a Berocca or two to keep you going. Pies are also all good and well, but we all know that once you\u2019ve had that amazing bundle of fat and pastry, you\u2019re not likely to be feeling like the sharpest tool in the shed. When there are lots of hazards around to be aware of, maybe stick to some chicken sammies to keep the protein intake up. After all, did you ever see James Bond chucking down a mince pie and some Red Bull?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ditch the smartphone<\/strong><\/p>\n

This might be the most Bond-esque tech you have on site, but as we\u2019ve all been told and probably have all experienced, your phone is a huge distraction. Whether you\u2019re chuckling over that crack-up meme your mate tagged you in, or you\u2019re getting grilled by your missus about when you\u2019ll be home, you need to keep the focus and put it away while you\u2019re on the job. We\u2019re pretty sure your other half would rather you ignored her at work instead of coming home with one hand because you were distracted. Well, hopefully.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”related-post”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Related articles” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%2313143e” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”title my-5″][vc_basic_grid post_type=”post” max_items=”4″ element_width=”3″ orderby=”rand” item=”918″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1562619640522-18f45d5c-686f-0″ el_class=”related-posts mx-auto mt-3 “][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”container”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]A tradie\u2019s job is basically a minefield of risks and hazards – you\u2019re like the James Bonds of the working world, dodging falling debris, dealing with red wire\/blue wire situations, and doing all the heavy lifting to get the job done. But even James Bond isn\u2019t invincible and needs to keep his sh*t together […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2598,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2597","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tradesmen","category-workplace"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n