Tag: health
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Occupational Health Risk Assessment for Safer Australian Workplaces
Key Highlights Here are the main takeaways from our guide to occupational health: Effective occupational health hinges on a four-step risk assessment process: identifying, evaluating, controlling, and reviewing. Workplace hazards are diverse, ranging from physical risks like manual handling to psychosocial risks affecting mental health. The Australian government, through bodies like Safe Work Australia, provides…
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Daylighting Design Boosts Health for Indoor Americans
Sustainable design and occupant well-being are increasingly intertwined in the built environment. Daylighting – the intentional integration of natural daylight into building interiors as the reliable primary daytime source of illumination – is a key design strategy to meet both requirements. More than just an aesthetic choice, access to daylight has profound implications for human…
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My Favorite Fitness And Health Gifts – What “Works” (For Me) + My Function Health Review
The “wellness” industry will tell you that you need allllllll of the things, with honestly 60% of it being fake news (I should know, I’m a professional sucker). But there are some fitness and health apps/products that I love that do really work for me that could make good gifts for someone in your life,…
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FMB backs mental health consultation ahead of new guidance
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is joining forces with the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) and the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) to help shape a new Mental Health Joint Code of Practice (JCOP) for the UK construction and building materials sectors. The CLC, supported by the University of Warwick, launched a consultation survey in September…
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Real-Time Data for Construction Productivity and Health with eGate
In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, we explore how real-time sensor data and predictive analytics are reshaping construction productivity, safety, and building quality. My guest is Jarkko Haukijärvi, founder and CEO of eGate Smart Building Innovation, a pioneer in connected jobsite monitoring across Europe and the United States. Jarkko shares how a surge…
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Real-Time Data for Construction Productivity and Health with eGate
In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, we explore how real-time sensor data and predictive analytics are reshaping construction productivity, safety, and building quality. My guest is Jarkko Haukijärvi, founder and CEO of eGate Smart Building Innovation, a pioneer in connected jobsite monitoring across Europe and the United States. Jarkko shares how a surge…
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To aid construction worker mental health, ‘model vulnerability’
Editor’s note: This story focuses on the topic of mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. As more construction workers report experiencing anxiety and depression, more are also seeking help. Nonetheless, fear and stigma can still pose hurdles. That’s according…
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To aid construction worker mental health, ‘model vulnerability’
Editor’s note: This story focuses on the topic of mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. As more construction workers report experiencing anxiety and depression, more are also seeking help. Nonetheless, fear and stigma can still pose hurdles. That’s according…
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Spencer Group champions menopause awareness
Engineering firm Spencer Group has implemented a six-week menopause awareness programme to support its staff. Announced during Menopause Awareness Month, the Workplace Menopause Programme has been delivered in collaboration with Fitmums. The programme has involved weekly sessions aimed at helping colleagues manage menopause symptoms both at work and at home. This has included walk and…
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Survey: Construction Supervisors Under Pressure to Balance Safety, Mental Health on Jobsites
A new report from Vector Solutions highlights the growing pressures facing construction supervisors, who say they feel accountable for both safety and jobsite culture but lack the preparation and resources to meet those expectations. The State of Frontline Safety Leadership in Construction survey gathered responses from more than 600 U.S. construction supervisors and managers. Nearly…