An industry-led group dedicated to uniting the construction industry in eradicating occupational ill health & disease. Treating health like safety
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Breathing in dust can lead to serious lung disease. Unless dust control measures are in place, employers risk their workers’ health and lives. Find out how to meet your legal duty and keep your workers safe: workright.campaign.gov.uk/ca… #WorkRight
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It's #TimeToTalk Day! A small conversation about mental health has the power to make a big difference.
We know that the more conversations we have, the more myths we can bust and barriers we can break down.
Start the conversation this Time to Talk Day 💬
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Checking in on a colleague is more important than ever with many employees working from home. Time to talk day is 4 February, check out our talking toolkit for free advice to help start the conversations: bit.ly/36obtT5 @TimetoChange #TimetoTalk
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Latest figures released by @H_S_E show nearly 12,000 deaths a year from work-related lung disease.
We are concerned as despite years of effort to address respiratory illness, the decline in deaths over the last decade has not been significant.
Read more: bohs.link/latest-hse-stats
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We're carrying out spot checks and inspections on businesses to make sure they're COVID-secure. Follow the latest HSE guidance to make sure your business is ready bit.ly/2ZXCj0Z #WorkRight
HCLG retweeted
Latest figures released by @H_S_E show nearly 12,000 deaths a year from work-related lung disease.
We are concerned as despite years of effort to address respiratory illness, the decline in deaths over the last decade has not been significant.
Read more: bohs.link/latest-hse-stats
HCLG retweeted
Our inspector Phil Strickland talks about recent spot inspections in Greater Manchester to check businesses were COVID-secure. For more info on spot inspections visit bit.ly/32YztuQ #WorkRight
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The team at @BlueCircleProds & @MatesInMind are recording a podcast about mental health in the construction industry. If you want to ask a question or share your experience to be included in the #OneOfTheFamily podcast follow the link and let us know.
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BAD PRACTICE! As well as obstructing your vision, failure to control exposure to silica dust can seriously affect your health. Manage dust at the source, using extraction or water suppression and wear correct RPE. Find out more here: ow.ly/P2UP50BFcXS #Dustbuster #WorkRight
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The second week of #StopMakeAChange coincides with European Week for Safety and Health at Work. Find out more about #SMAC20, the campaign that focuses on the #health, #safety & #wellbeing of everyone in UK #construction → bit.ly/2ZZg7DS @MatesInMind @CR_UK
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This #WorldMentalHealthDay on 10 October and
@TidewayLondon 's mental health working group will host a supply chain virtual event for the whole #construction industry as part of #StopMakeAChange. Has your company signed up for #SMAC20 yet? bit.ly/2ZZg7DS
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This year we're partnering with @MatesInMind and @CR_UK to deliver #StopMakeAChange, 10-23 October, focusing on #health, #safety & #wellbeing - more info → bit.ly/2ZZg7DS #SMAC20. Take a look at this important infographic on #cancer and the UK #construction industry:
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Inspectors are coming: Starting from 5 Oct HSE inspectors will be out visiting construction sites focusing on controlling dust. Do you know the risks and how to plan your work? bit.ly/2G1OyTg #Dustbuster #WorkRight
HCLG retweeted
Spot inspections are taking place at businesses across different sectors and sizes to make sure they are COVID-secure. Please don’t ignore our inspectors if they call you. bit.ly/2ZfHae8 #WorkRight
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Testing is free, quick and vital to stop the spread of #coronavirus. If your employees are off work because they have symptoms, even if they are very mild, ensure they #GetTested immediately: bit.ly/3gnoH5v #WorkRight
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Right now, one in six workers in the UK is experiencing depression, anxiety or stress.
In a construction population of 2.1M representing 6% of the UK workforce that suggests 350,000 people in construction at any one time. We believe this needs to change: bit.ly/3eOK7b3
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How to look after the mental health of your workforce - Join our next wellbeing webinar with @MatesInMind
Friday | 10th July | 9am BST
bit.ly/2BH1qwi
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2/2 During this period of heightened stress and unease, we encourage businesses to have open communication with their teams, while frequently signposting to available support services. See more information and advice on our COVID hub today: bit.ly/2BTVPSU
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1/2 New research has revealed the devastating impact lockdown has had on the mental health of the nation. A survey of over 16,000 participants found that 65% of adult participants with a pre-existing mental health problem said it had become worse during the lockdown.