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Small steps, big rewards

WHILE WE ARE ENCOURAGING WOMEN INTO THE INDUSTRY, THE MAJORITY of forestry workers are still men. For one week in June each year, Men’s Health Week reminds men that they should be taking care of themselves.

Putting aside that forestry is notorious for being one of the most dangerous sectors to work in, according to statistics, a boy born today will die four years before his female counterparts. He is more likely to die of a heart attack and more likely to get diabetes – both preventable illnesses. Suicide and car crashes come in three times higher for men than women.

Added to this, with the pressures of COVID and resulting worker shortages, there is a bigger load and more stress on men who get up every morning to make their way to the ngahere. While mechanisation has undeniable safety benefits in the bush, sitting in a machine all day can take a toll on one’s health too. No surprise then that two of our features this month give a nod to Men’s Health Week which runs from 13-19 June.

Our Young Achievers feature gives us all something to aspire to. While not everyone has the capacity for professional bodybuilding or competition wood chopping, as Matt Stewart points out, a simple bike ride, walk or game of squash can make all the difference.

Also on the subject of Worker Wellness we take a look at The Blokes Book, an initiative supplying information and resources for men to take control of their physical and mental health. Manager, Shayne Jeffares, says men can struggle to find time to stop and think through situations or reach out for help as a result of work commitments or just not wanting to “face the fear”. This little book has a wealth of information to help men reach for support and take those first steps back to good health.

So, while the statistics around men’s health may be grim, it just takes a little work and some small steps to turn your health in the right direction for yourself and your whãnau.

Until next time, stay safe.

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