New research from Specsavers has revealed that 65 percent of tradies are putting their hearing at risk and 51 percent are putting their eyesight at risk by not wearing protective equipment on site.
Specsavers is encouraging all tradies to be aware of the potential risks and pop on a pair of earmuffs and goggles when at work. Prevention is always better than finding a cure and getting regular health checks is important in keeping your eyes and ears safe.
The research showed that only half of respondents (49 percent) are always wearing goggles when appropriate to protect themselves from projectiles or dust particles. For tradies, who are frequently out in environments where UV radiation is intensified, such as from the glare reflected from concrete, it's even more important to protect their eyes.
Specsavers Optometrist David Aldridge explains what tradies can do to protect their eyesight. Watch the video above to learn more.
This article was created for Specsavers.
