Tag: Workers
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When Safety Tech Backfires: Why Over-Engineered Systems Can Put Construction Workers at Risk
Busy constructions sites are a gauntlet. In any given shift, workers may have to navigate between excavators swinging loads, delivery trucks reversing into tight spaces and forklifts moving heavy pallet loads back and forth. In these high stakes environments, safety systems are deployed with the very best of intentions – preventing collisions, protecting pedestrians and…
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Helping Construction Workers Manage FODMAP Intolerances
Working construction is physically demanding enough without adding constant digestive distress to the mix. When you’re dealing with FODMAP intolerances, everyday job tasks become exponentially harder. That morning crew meeting with coffee and donuts? You’re mentally calculating whether the milk and wheat will send you scrambling to find a bathroom on site. Packing your lunch…
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How Better Communication Can Attract and Retain the Next Generation of Construction Workers
There is a generational shift in the construction workforce. For companies, this could be a crisis — or an opportunity. The construction industry needs 439,000 new workers this year, while 41% of the current workforce will retire within the next five years. This workforce shift creates a major opportunity for companies that can attract and…
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Workers’ rights advocate honoured with blue plaque
Leeds Civic Trust has unveiled its 205th blue plaque to commemorate Elizabeth Garnett, who championed workers’ rights and pioneered social reform in Victorian Britain. Garnett co-founded the Navvy Mission Society and helped to improve working conditions for labourers who carried out major civil engineering projects in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Otley, Yorkshire, Garnett’s…
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How to protect workers from winter burnout
With year-end pressures mounting, many construction teams face increasing fatigue and stress. Read on for practical guidance for leaders on how to protect workforce wellbeing. Supporting mental health must be a year-round priority if we are to truly look after our workforce. Our teams should never be left to suffer in silence Nicola Hodkinson, Seddon…
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In pictures | Costain workers join resilience challenge
Construction workers on Costain‘s Gallows Corner Flyover project have been testing their resilience, one block at a time, during a recent mental health and wellbeing session on site. Delivered by mental health consultant Ghitta Basson, the workshop aims to get participants to reflect on their personal resilience and understand what coping strategies or support are…
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Survey Finds Foot Pain Common Among Workers, Especially in Construction
Foot pain is a widespread issue in the workplace, with 44% of Americans reporting ongoing, chronic discomfort, according to a national survey of 1,000 adults. The findings highlight how long hours on the job, particularly in labor-intensive or standing-focused industries, can take a toll on workers. The careers most commonly associated with foot pain include:…
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Suicide prevention initiative reaches 188K construction workers
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. 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. Dive Brief: Hard Hat Courage, a…
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As mental health crisis grows, encourage workers to ‘be the helper’
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. 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. Dive Brief: Anxiety and depression are…
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Australia Relies on 17,500 Visa Workers to Support Tradies
Temporary skilled visa workers are playing a vital role in keeping Australia’s construction and trades sectors moving, filling critical labour gaps during a period of strong demand and persistent skill shortages. New analysis from job management platform NextMinute shows that, while visa holders make up just under 2% of the national tradie workforce, some states are far…