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'On The Tools' is one of those Twitter accounts you don't know you need in your life until you see it. With a bio that promises "trade banter between on-site and off-site workers," it delivers exactly that. And then some.

From funny and weird pictures of workers' everyday lives to OSHA violations and relatable memes about the struggles of the trade, 'On The Tools' has it all.

Whether you're a plumber, electrician, carpenter, or just someone who enjoys a good laugh, this account is sure to brighten up your day.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one always makes me smile, I can imagine the wee guy was delighted.

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Having a platform to express yourself and relate to other people in the industry can be more important than we think. Especially among these workers.

Concerns over mental health are growing in the construction industry because it ranks second highest in suicide rates among major business sectors.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Took me a minute, I looked at everything except the doors and thought "wtf am I missing?" And then I saw it!

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Multiple factors likely contribute to higher suicide rates and mental health concerns in the construction industry, including the following:

  • Male-dominated industry, with men experiencing the highest suicide rates;
  • Toughness and strength are valued, mental health conditions, or seeking help, may be seen as a personal weakness;
  • Stigma and fear of consequences associated with mental health issues and help-seeking;
  • Shame and fear of judgment;
  • Chronic pain;
  • Seasonal and cyclical work contributing to family and financial strain;
  • High-stress and deadline-driven work;
  • Limited job control;
  • Long work hours including the potential for a large volume of overtime leading to fatigue
  • Separation from family when working away from home.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Moms, too. I know I've done this in regards to parks and roadside plantings. Used to work in park dept. for summers.

Trophy Husband
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My next friend's dad was a contractor, he would tell me the places his dad built as we drove places.

Nikki White
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know every business my grandpa and/or uncle has wired in the greater Denver area. lol

Terran
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah yes, "under that house was a 400 year old wall and beneath that play ground was a cemetery once". It's fun walking through town with me, an archaeologist.

SkyBlueandBlack
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Extra fun to play in Los Angeles. "Hey, where did you say you watched the riots from?" "Richard Dreyfuss' roof."

Emsy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband does this. Except he's a postie " I've delivered around here ""

Danielle
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My boyfriend repairs traffic lights. Please imagine the difficulty I have walking down the street with him.

Cassidy Moore
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dad was a Glazer and was famous for saying "I put those windows in" and then point to a school. or if we were in any building he would judge the Caulking job

Sue
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every trade boyfriend or dad. My current and hopefully last boyfriend pulls them up on Google Earth to show me. So cute. Although I keep thinking about bringing home some spreadsheets I did to show him.

Rachel Reynolds
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do this, but with construction equipment. See that Cat? I fixed the tread on that.

Rats Inc
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it’s been years since my dad worked in the trade and he still points out all of the neighborhoods he helped build when we drive past them

Eric Lafleur
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To my daughter: "See those planes? I made parts for most of them." and also: "All those space shuttles NASA sent to space and the ISS? I made parts for probably all the CANADARMs they had and some parts for one or two ISS modules too!"

Bryn
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same. My dad's a civil engineer. "I helped build that" "I made the plans for that"

Celtic Pirate Queen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband is a restaurant equipment service tech. He does this, but also informs me of all the places I'm not allowed to eat because he's seen their kitchens. (I asked him why he doesn't report them? He's not allowed to, per company policy).

zgillet
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dad did bridge engineering for a while and always points out the ones he worked on.

majandess
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dad used to be an electrical engineer for GE, and [before 9/11] he walked up to Washington State Ferry workers and told them that he helped maintain their engine turbine systems, and could he please show his daughter (me) around under deck? That was probably the coolest spontaneous tour of a random thing I've ever gotten. Those engines are massive.

Basil (they/them)
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dad did some city sign maintenance for a while and 6 year old me thought it was the coolest thing ever when he pointed them out.

Vermonta
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband does inspections. He points them all out. I quiz him about what it looks like inside and all that, but the 1st thing he tells me about is the pets in the house. What he runs into the most is the smell of pot and people excusing out of it. He just says I don't care I'm here to look at X. It's legal here now so . . .

BWC
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep! I was once asked, "do you remember every place that you have worked?" "Pretty much!"

Wintermute
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I did construction as a spot job ONCE, for ONE weekend in 2007. And yes, every time I drive by that building I tell everyone in the car that I grouted the 5th floor concrete slabs.

Onion Patch Petunia
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of the lovely scene in Breaking Away where the father walks through the college remembering his work on it

Rosa Carone-Prendergast
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband was a sheet metal worker in Manhattan for 25 years. Any time we're in the city he points out where he's worked and even if we see something having to do with NYC on TV he'll say...."I've done work in that building"....lol

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In fact, according to research done by the Construction Industry Rehabilitation Plan (CIRP), 83 percent of construction industry workers have experienced some form of moderate to severe mental health issues.

Mental illness is now the leading cause of disability in the workplace, said CIRP executive director Vicky Waldron.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This should be multiple choice. A.) Yes B.)No or C.) My neighbor's niece's best friend who I've never met has it and I spoke with my neighbor 4 days ago.

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Waldron said the workplace itself has a significant impact on mental health, and that creating psychologically safer workplaces can help to improve the mental health of workers.

However, physical safety can't be ignored either. Many of the risks can lead to serious injuries and even fatalities. For instance, in 2020, the number of nonfatal falls, slips, and trips was higher for construction workers than for all workers in other industries, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). 

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only thing wrong with this is the order. “Tea, ..milk, no sugar”. There, fixed it.

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In 2021, OSHA’s most frequently cited job site violation was falling. The agency issued more than 5,400 violations for falls during that year, which totaled a combined $28.8 million in penalties. Construction is an inherently risky job. Most workers understand the potential dangers they can face. However, it’s easy to overlook basic safety protocols.

The bottom line is that these folks have it hard. So if anyone deserves a good laugh during a break at work, it's them.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You said you wanted the couch moved, you didn't say anything about not putting holes in it.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They're referring to the direction of the door handle. It should point inward, away from the jamb. In this case, no foul because it opens inward, thus not creating an obstruction.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just make the structure creating the shadow taller, then drinking time will come sooner! /j

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I have good news, and I have bad news... the good news is, we washed your floor for you, the bad news however..."

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I TOLD YOU we didn't have to call and bother the foreman!!!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

German TÜV and Dekra would love this. Technical inspection associations are registered associations that carry out safety inspections as technical inspection organizations. (source: wikipedia)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thus would look perfect together with that other thread's Kardashian poses.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Over measured by 2 yards or 2 meters or whatever! Measure twice, install once!!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Somebody mixes up width and height on the order. You removed the old door before you realise. It will be 2 weeks before a replacement can be made. What do you do?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

An organic alternative to artificial paving. I wonder which one wins in regards to the environmental footprint? This seems to be a foot-sized one.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe should have bolted the tv bracket into a wall stud instead of the drywall. DUH!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you try to put down walls/fences in a game but there's no terraforming.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Sure, honey, I'll step out and grab the paper—AAAAIIIIIIIIEEEEEEE!"

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Probably needs keys or something to move it....better be pis***d about the ones whose job it actually was. Why blame the painters all the time ? The painter may not even know how to move the **** thing.

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