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My grandfather did 90% of work in his own workshop. No work on somebody’s house. There were injuries on fingers, but he died with all of them in place. If I re
by lnsru 5y ago
My grandfather did 90% of work in his own workshop. No work on somebody’s house.
There were injuries on fingers, but he died with all of them in place. If I remember it right, only 2 nails were gone.
- onion2k 5y agoMaybe that had an impact, but maybe it didn't. We don't know. Taking a single data point and extrapolating from it ("Carpentry is safer than desk work because look at my grandfather") isn't useful.
- tekknik 5y agoMaybe? Most likely. Easily, heat is problematic for heart health. then there’s enjoyment. perhaps his grandfather enjoyed working in a woodshop. someone laying siding is likely just making ends meet.
- onion2k 5y agoThe problem lies in the assumption that work you enjoy is better for your health than work you don't enjoy. I question that assumption. They're both work, they both take the same toll on your body, but one releases a neurotransmitter to tell you it's fun. Why would that difference make it healthier?
- tekknik 5y agoFor the same reason laughing helps you live longer. Walking around constantly miserable does take a toll on your body.