Flatlander Report post Posted May 9, 2019 Construction faces statutory barriers to entry. I grew up working the trades for cash. It’s the only job I wanted. But OSHA restricts anyone under 18 from working with any power tools, even a 12v drill. That makes it tough to recruit kids into the industry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outdoor Writer Report post Posted May 16, 2019 On 5/9/2019 at 8:57 AM, GreyGhost85 said: good luck in your search. From what I have been seeing the last few years, construction isn't a "young man's" industry anymore. We have been actively trying to hire people for over a year now. I would say the average applicant is 50 years old. about 1 out of 10 people we hire in their 20's turn out to be a good hand. We pay VERY well with awesome benefits and can't give away jobs Yeah, that's likely true. But I'm not looking to hire a construction worker; just need a helping hand for various projects that will include a dribble's worth of carpentry about as complicated as using a tape measure, nail gun or drill to drive screws. Other jobs consist of moving some items from one location to another, a bit of backyard upkeep, a little painting, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outdoor Writer Report post Posted May 16, 2019 On 5/9/2019 at 10:14 AM, Flatlander said: Construction faces statutory barriers to entry. I grew up working the trades for cash. It’s the only job I wanted. But OSHA restricts anyone under 18 from working with any power tools, even a 12v drill. That makes it tough to recruit kids into the industry. OSHA would go nutso if they visited my workshop. For one, I run both my 10" radial and table saws without the guards in place, and I'm positive they'd likely find other violations. I do wear eye and ear protection (too late), though, when I remember it. 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
