Construction industry charity Lighthouse Club has launched a campaign to raise mental health awareness and prevent suicide in the construction sector: Help Inside the Hard Hat.
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… two construction workers take their life every working day…
Construction Management writes:
Help Inside the Hard Hat… promotes a range of free resources and support for people working in construction, including a 24/7 helpline, mental health training and access to an app.
The construction industry helpline app, available through the App Store and Google Play, is a self-help tool aimed at those who would like more information about how they can help themselves, or if necessary, take the next step in seeking professional help.
To raise awareness of the campaign, Lighthouse Club has produced posters available in different sizes that can be downloaded for free. They are also available in Polish and Romanian.
A worrying issue in construction
In the UK, two construction workers take their life every working day and stress, anxiety and depression account for a fifth of all work-related illnesses, Lighthouse Club research shows…
Office for National Statistics (ONS) data shows that the highest suicide numbers by occupation are among skilled construction and building trades…
The third report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Issues Affecting Men and Boys recommended the introduction of mandatory mental health sections on procurement frameworks in the construction industry…
See the Construction Industry Helpline website
