People working in the trades are the backbone of our communities, yet many feel alone in their experience of living with pain. While one in five Canadians live with chronic pain, more than half of all workers in the trades experience it, and more than 75% of construction trades workers have experienced ongoing musculoskeletal pain. Chronic pain is a direct threat to well-being, significantly increasing risk for substance use and mental health challenges, and taking a significant toll on individuals, families, communities, and the economy. Yet, getting effective care and support can be particularly difficult for workers in the trades.
Trades and Pain (TAP) project: Improving pain prevention and management for workers in the trades
At Pain BC, we believe no one should be alone with pain. Thats why our Trades and Pain (TAP) project aims to partner on solutions for preventing and managing chronic pain. We’re partnering with workers, industry, employers and unions to develop pain-related resources and programs tailored for people who work in the trades.
Connect with us to:
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Get support if you are living with pain: Workers can text directly to a Trades Pain Support Line to connect with counselors and social workers who will listen and provide help and resources.
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Access tailored resources: Gain access to specialized educational materials built specifically for workers in the trades.
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Improve worker well-being: Equip your workforce with the knowledge and tools to better understand, prevent, and manage chronic pain.
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Boost productivity and safety: Address leading causes of injury and reduce the negative impacts of pain on workers to improve safety.
Get involved: Sign-up for the Trades and Pain newsletter
Sign up for the Trades and Pain newsletter to receive regular updates directly to your inbox about:
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How you can access our latest educational materials designed for the trades and integrate them into your existing training and safety programs
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Opportunities to arrange Pain BC training and information sessions for your organization
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Upcoming presentations by Pain BC at industry events
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Newly launched Pain BC programs and resources for workers in the trades
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Opportunities to engage in our work
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And much more!