Friday, May 3, 2019 Hard Labour Are you working your tail off? Your health could be at risk. Guide Magazine Hard work helps get the job done, but it can also be bad for your health over the long term. An international research team at the VU University Medical Center in Amsterdam looked at over 50 years of data involving nearly 200,000 men and women. Their study “Do highly physically active workers die early?” found that men who are the most physically active on the job have an 18 percent higher risk of dying early compared to those working in less active occupations. They found no difference for women. Here’s a look at the health paradox of physical work, why it can be so damaging, and what you can do to protect your body from the ravages of hard labour. Related Documents hard labour-march guide-at work infographic (.pdf, 560.04 KB) Previous Next You might be interested in Standing Your Ground, and Staying Steady on the Job 4 Jun 2026 CLAC Partners with Alberta Government to Advance Skilled Trades Training and Accelerate Certification 4 Jun 2026 Strathcona Mechanical Workers Ratify New Agreement Providing Wage, Scheduling Improvements 3 Jun 2026 Ready to Deliver 3 Jun 2026