Category: Wellbeing
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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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Tier 1s project urges construction to treat mental health like H&S
The Tier 1 H&S Leadership Group, which includes over a dozen directors from contractors such as Sir Robert McAlpine, Mace and Balfour Beatty, wants the industry to treat mental health with the same seriousness as physical health and safety through the introduction of proactive measures based on academic research. View the original article and our…