Opinion Suicide in construction: implementing a systemic approach Construction must move beyond awareness campaigns and tackle the wider pressures contributing to psychological harm, urges Heather Beach.
People Why construction must reinforce its commitment to mental health We have spent centuries strengthening the foundations of our buildings, but how sturdy are the foundations that support the people who build them?Â
People Seddon boss: male suicide rate âshould stop all of us in our tracksâ Nicola Hodkinson, owner of Seddon Construction and trustee of Mates in Mind, is calling for the construction industry to address the stigma around menâs mental health.
People Landmark suicide prevention guidance launched The first British standard dedicated to addressing the risk of suicide and its impact in the workplace has been published.
People Mental health charter launched for construction industry A new mental health support framework has been launched by charity Mindflow.Â
People Mental health campaign aims to âbreak the stigmaâ A new suicide prevention campaign has been launched to help normalise therapy and encourage tradespeople to seek support.
People Bridging the silence: suicide prevention on the Tyne To mark World Suicide Prevention Day, Stephen McClean MCIOB talks to CM People about Esh Constructionâs delivery of the Tyne Bridge refurbishment programme and the vital mental health protocols required for the project.
People Suicide prevention guidance released for highways sector National Highways and the UK Roads Leadership Group have published new guidance which aims to support better design of major UK roads and bridges to help reduce suicide risk.
People In pictures | Mental health campaign calls for âmore opennessâ on site Ark Fire Protection and Bowmer + Kirkland have joined forces to help raise awareness of mental health issues in construction.
People Campaign to address suicide risk in Welsh construction industry The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is working with NHS Wales Suicide Prevention and Self Harm Programme to launch a suicide prevention campaign.
People Charity tackles menâs mental health in construction Men’s mental health charity Tough to Talk is partnering with e-learning provider Dynamic to help construction companies address the issues that can lead to male suicide.
People Suicide awareness standard: call for construction insights The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched a public consultation for a first-of-its-kind standard on suicide awareness.
People Tradesman takes on 5k challenge to raise mental health awareness A Worcestershire-based tradesman is running 5k every day in May to raise awareness of the construction industryâs mental health crisis.Â
Powered Access Nationwide Platforms manager champions mental health initiative To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Nationwide Platforms is showcasing an employeeâs commitment to supporting mental health at the company and in the local community.
People Breaking the silence on mental health The construction workforce is at risk if we donât have more open and honest conversations about mental health, says Alan Bates MCIOB.
People Suicide prevention training launched for Scottish construction workers Bespoke training and resource programme will be available to individuals and companies across Scotland
People Football legends tackle constructionâs mental health crisis An England football legend is spearheading a new charity encouraging construction workers to talk about mental health
People How tier 1 leaders are addressing constructionâs mental health crisis David Bucksley, chair of the CIOBâs health safety and wellbeing advisory panel, discusses a major project that could help transform the industryâs approach to mental health
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