Tag: Wellbeing
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Builders’ merchant trials reduced hours to boost staff wellbeing
Family-owned Roofing & Building Supply Co. has committed to improving staff wellbeing by investing in workspaces and reducing the working week to 4.5 days. Staff at the Edinburgh-based company now finish at midday on Fridays, giving them more time to spend away from work. Reduced working hours have been trialled for a few months and…
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Campaign to address suicide risk in Welsh construction industry
“We hope that by raising awareness of suicide risk and mental health, and signposting support offerings available, we will encourage people working in the construction industry to have important conversations about their wellbeing, support each other, and feel confident in being able to reach out for support.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Charity tackles men’s 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. In partnership with Dynamic, Tough To Talk is targeting male-centric workplaces, highlighting some of the critical issues which can lead to suicidal thoughts, including stress, financial difficulties, relationship problems, and more.…
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In pictures | Construction workers swap hard hats for yoga mats
Damian Read, construction director at Pye Homes, said: “Mental Health is a huge concern in the construction industry and, like many other housebuilders across the sector, we’re here to support our workers promoting safety, wellbeing, and positive workplace environments. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Digital Innovation in Health, Safety and Wellbeing
The Digital Construction Awards attracted 170-plus entries this year, 85 of which have been shortlisted. Here, we detail the finalists for the Digital Innovation in Health, Safety and Wellbeing award. This category recognises the use of digitalisation, digital methodologies and technologies to enhance health, safety and wellbeing among workers on construction projects. Six entries made…
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Lighting Enhances Safety and Well-Being on DC Trails
The Washington DC Smart Street Lighting Project is considered the nation’s largest streetlight modernization P3 project to date. Designed to enhance public safety, improve energy efficiency, and preserve the historic aesthetic of the nation’s capital, this project transformed over 75,000 streetlights into a state-of-the-art, smart-controlled network. ENGIE North America spearheaded the large-scale urban lighting upgrade…
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Forterra celebrates mental health first aiders
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, building products manufacturer Forterra is highlighting the important role mental health first aiders play in the workplace. Across its UK sites, more than 45 employees have been trained as mental health first aiders, including pot machinist Ian Wagg (pictured above). Wagg, who also volunteers with the East Midlands Ambulance…
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Safety is More Than Injury Prevention – It’s a Shift to the Worker’s Whole Well-Being
Safety was once defined as preventing physical injury on the jobsite, but more recently the construction industry has recognized that safety should be approached in much broader terms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates among male construction workers are 75% higher than men in the general population. Any comprehensive and…
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Construction employers reminded to prioritise sun safety
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is encouraging construction workers to prepare for warmer weather as temperatures are set to reach nearly 30°C in parts of the UK. Construction workers face a higher risk of sunburn, heat-related illness, and skin cancer due to prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. According to the Health and Safety…
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Indoor-Outdoor School Spaces Enhance Student Well-Being
The school experience plays an outsize role in students’ lives, shaping mental and physical health as well as academic outcomes. How can school leaders ensure the design of their buildings best supports student wellbeing and success? According to the architect and education design expert Elizabeth Stoel, a leader at nationally recognized architecture and urban design…