Statistics released today show that Great Britain is still one of the safest places in the world to work with the lowest number of deaths on record. However, more than half of Britain’s working days lost in 2019/20 were due
The Men’s Health Forum (MHF) are set to release their new interactive manual: Man MOT for the Mind The MHF state the new manual is a “do-it-yourself health checks and challenges for your mind and well-being” and offers “a simple,
Audited Scaffolding Association Members Pro Scaffolding South West Limited, have become an official supporter to Scaffolding Association partners Mates in Mind. We have previously reported how seriously Pro Scaffolding take the mental health of their employees, when Heather attended courses
Scaffolding Association partners Mates in Mind are offering free mental well-being workshops for sole traders/self-employed and small businesses within the construction industry. The free online workshop is being held on Wednesday the 14th of October at 9am, and is open
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) have released a draft of a talking toolkit aimed at preventing work-related stress in construction and are looking for people to provide feedback. HSE state that: “Stress, depression and anxiety are the second biggest
At the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown the Scaffolding Association created three Scaffold Industry Guidance NoteS (SIGNS) to help people with their mental health and well-being to cope with these unsettling times. These SIGNS are as relevant now as they
The Lighthouse Club, the only charity that provides emotional and financial support to the construction industry community, have announced that they will be providing ten free courses a month for the rest of 2020. “A crucial element of our strategy
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has published this statement on the use of face coverings on construction sites in response to coronavirus to help provide a consistent approach across the industry. It is based on Government guidance in England and
Transport for London (TfL) have partnered up with Dettol to provide free hand sanitiser across London’s transport network to help customers keep their hands clean while travelling in London. The partnership will see more than 800 hand sanitiser dispensers across
Scaffolding Association partners, Mates in Mind, are urging people to utilise their resources and join their conversation for World Suicide Prevention Day. This year, today, the 10th of September, marks World Suicide Prevention Day, an annual awareness day created to
