Vaping, Tradies and Lung Health

This is the first of two new animation videos developed for tradies about vaping. This video uncovers what is inside vapes, and if you use them, what you are inevitably inhaling through use. This video identifies six of the common chemicals, and what other products they are commonly use in or found in. You may recognise some as products you work with on a day to day as tradies. This video further uncovers the impacts these chemicals can have on your body, particularly your lungs. This video also highlights the risks of nicotine use, that comes along with the use of vapes. The video concludes with information about support services, namely Quitline, that is available to you for free if you are thinking of quitting vapes. Quitline offers free support, including a free nicotine replacement therapy available for Queensland residents under 30. 

Lung Foundation Australia developed these resources with support from the Queensland Government. These resources were also developed utilising feedback from young tradies as well as experts in the field. In addition to two videos, Lung Foundation Australia also developed a three-part infographic series, and two posters. Lung Foundation Australia also developed a three-part series of infographics that aim to educate around the health risks and dangers of using vapes. This three-part infographic series has been developed for any tradies who use vapes. In Episode 1 of this infographic series, information was provided about the hidden dangers of vapes, identifying some of the chemicals found to be inside. Episode 2 aims to provide context relevant to tradies, about the risks if you are adding vaping to the mix of potential exposures and lung hazards. This infographic also identifies some symptoms that is commonly seen for those with lung damage from vape use. Episode 3 empowers any tradie who is thinking of quitting vapes. This infographic aims to educate and highlight the positives impact quitting vape use will have on your body. Not only will you physically improve, but other aspects of your life will improve if you quit vapes, and this resource identifies some of these. All three resources provide information on Quitline services that are available to support you on your journey to quit vapes.