10/10/2023
Mental health awareness is difficult to talk about, especially at work.
Working in a safety focused environment, we are highly conscious of the need to be aware of all aspects of physical safety. After all, making sure people are safe is what we do!
But is enough spoken about with regards to ? Negotiating and ensuring are met can feel tricky, but having a conversation about how you are feeling can be a much harder task to tackle.
According to a study by the Institute for Employment Studies, the rate of su***de in construction is more than three times the national average for men. In skilled trades, the highest risk was amongst those in building finishing trades, who had more than double the su***de risk of the male national average. Those are scary figures, and we can’t sit back and ignore them.
We love our brilliant team, but we know that nobody is . We want every single person in to feel that work is a safe place where they will be listened to and supported.
This , we’re being crystal clear about the importance of hearing when someone needs to shout about their mental health.
There’s a lot to be said for taking the time to have a cup of tea and giving someone a chance to be heard. You might just be the difference they need.
Health Foundation
