The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has joined the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) Working Minds campaign, which raises awareness of how to prevent work-related stress and encourage good mental health.
A survey found that the pressure to work to tight deadlines is the number one reason why workers say they are struggling at work. More than half of workers taking part in the survey said that they did not receive the appropriate level of support with their mental health from their managers. A further 59% did not tell their employer that the reason they needed time off was for mental health, a slight improvement compared to 2019.
The campaign is aimed specifically at supporting small businesses by providing employers and workers with easy to implement advice, including simple steps based on risk assessment to reach out, recognise, respond, reflect, and make it routine.
Bill Hill, CEO of the Lighthouse Club, said: “No construction worker or their family should be alone in a crisis and we have a number of ways that people can reach out for support. We provide 24/7 free and confidential emotional, physical and financial support to our construction community in the UK and Ireland.
“A crucial element of the charity’s strategy is to provide a range of free and easily accessible proactive resources to support the construction community at an individual and employer level.”
Sarah Jardine, head of the construction division at HSE, said: “The Working Minds campaign is calling for a culture change across Britain’s workplaces, where managing stress and talking about how people are coping is as routine as managing workplace safety.
“By increasing our campaign partners, we are able to increase the reach and visibility of our campaign, allowing us all to achieve greater success. The Lighthouse Club, alongside existing partner Mates in Mind, will help us to talk to businesses and workers in the construction industry.”
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