Tag: health
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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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Why Covering the Head Is Important for Hair Health
Hair is a reflection of beauty and identity. Since hair is seen as an outward expression of beauty and identity, many individuals throughout the world, if not everyone, aim to keep their hair as healthy as possible. From oils and masks to professional treatments and life modifications, people attempt all kinds of measures to make…
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Why Spinal Health Matters in Industrial Workplace Safety Plans
While safety measures typically prioritize preventing immediate dangers like chemical contact, equipment accidents, and falls, a crucial element of employee wellbeing often gets overlooked despite causing substantial chronic disability: spine health. The impact of disregarding this essential aspect of workplace safety reaches well beyond individual workers, influencing efficiency, team spirit, and economic outcomes. Below are…
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Tradesman takes on 5k challenge to raise mental health awareness
A Worcestershire-based tradesman is running 5k every day in May to raise awareness of the construction industry’s mental health crisis. Joe Baker’s challenge is inspired by his personal battle with addiction and mental health, and is dedicated to the 7,000 construction workers who have died by suicide over the last decade. Baker, who is founder…
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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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Seasonal Land Clearing: Boost Property Health Year-Round
Maintaining land isn’t a one-and-done job. It’s a year-round process that shifts with the seasons, just like your landscape does. While most people think of land clearing as a warm-weather task, every season offers unique opportunities—and challenges—that impact the health, safety, and usability of your property. From spring undergrowth to winter storm damage, each time…
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Hidden Dirt: How It Impacts Your Home and Health
A clean home offers more than visual satisfaction—it supports a healthier lifestyle. Most homeowners sweep, mop, and tidy up regularly, but there’s often a blind spot: the hidden dirt that collects in corners, behind appliances, and above eye level. These areas can harbor allergens, dust, bacteria, and grime that impact the home’s cleanliness and your…
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How is construction addressing the mental health crisis?
“When I was at the [workplace mental health and wellbeing] Make a Difference (MAD) conference, we talked a lot about mental health in infrastructure,” says Catling, who has worked with infrastructure contractors and now has her own consultancy, ThinkOTB. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Nationwide Platforms manager champions mental health initiative
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Nationwide Platforms is showcasing an employee’s commitment to supporting mental health at the company and in the local community. Jason McCrae, major projects manager – Midlands at Nationwide Platforms, is championing the Men Walking and Talking initiative, which brings men together for regular walks. Founded in 2021, the initiative aims to…
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Breaking the silence on mental health
The construction workforce is at risk if we don’t have more open and honest conversations about mental health. Content warning: this article contains references to suicide, ill health and surgery. There is a darkness plaguing the construction industry that many people don’t want to talk about. The challenges we face today are multi-faceted, encompassing personal,…