The New Zealand construction industry is facing a similar mental health crisis as Australia, looking to the Mates in Construction programme as inspiration for its own plan to tackle the issue. With Mates in Construction proving successful here in Australia,…
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Funding for Investigation into High Construction Suicide Rate in NZ.
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: building, construction, Mental Health, whitecard, workplace health and safety
How Toxic Work Stress Can Affect Your Health
Everyone experiences some form of stress at some time in their lives but toxic stress left unchecked can have devastating effects on our mental and physical health. Experts have warned about the danger of toxic stress. Safe Work Australia said…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: building, construction, Mental Health, OHS, whitecard, WHS, workplace health and safety
Help Available for NSW First Time Workers
As many young people enter the workforce in 2019, it’s important that they have access to help and advice to face the challenges of life on the job site, particularly for those entering trade fields. Minister for Better Regulation Matt…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: Mental Health, tradesman, tradespeople, tradies, whitecard, WHS, workplace health and safety, Young Workers
Remaining Mentally Healthy in Construction
Improving the mental health of construction workers should be a priority for every construction employer and was recently the focus of a special event at Hazelbrook. The event ” Staying Healthy in the Construction Industry” featured speakers from the Housing…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: Construction Workers, Mental Health, whitecard, workplace health and safety
NSW Government’s Plan to Reduce Deaths in Construction
The NSW government has a plan to address workplace deaths and accidents in the construction industy, pledging $80 billion to NSW infrastructure over the next 4 years. As infrastructure construction amps up over the coming years, safety in the construction…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: Asbestosis, building, construction, Mental Health, musculoskeletal, OHS, tradies, whitecard, WHS, workplace health and safety
WorkSafe Victoria Advertising Campaign Redefines Workplace Safety
WorkSafe Victoria launched an advertising campaign which shared the opinions of working Victorians to highlight the changing nature of what health and safety at work means. People from a range of industries talk about their own workplace health and safety…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: Mental Health, workplace health and safety, workplace safety, WorkSafe
NSW Government Invests in Workplace Mental Health
NSW Ministers recently announced the Mentally Healthy Workplaces in NSW Strategy 2022, pledging $55 million for mental health initiatives. The Strategy was developed in collaboration with people that have experience with mental health issues first-hand – including workers, advocates, workers…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: builders, building, construction, health and safety, Mental Health, WHS, workplace health and safety
Work Stress Link to Common Mental Illness
According to the latest research by the Black Dog Institute, high strain on the job is linked to an increased risk of common mental health issues such as depression and anxiety among middle-aged workers. The research shows that up to…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: builders, building, construction, Mental Health, tradies, whitecard, workplace health and safety
Ensuring Your Workplace is Mentally Healthy
The NSW Goverment held a Mentally Healthy Workplaces Summit recently where it encouraged all workplaces to improve mental health among employees. The summit was held following state government commissioned research which showed that less than 25 per cent of NSW…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: building, construction, Construction Workers, Mental Health, OHS, whitecard, WHS, workplace health and safety
Take Mental Health Seriously, Firms Urged
In comparison to the general population, construction industry workers are more than twice as likely to commit suicide, according to research from Mates in Construction and consulting firm PWC. Mates in Construction is an organisation working to train and assist…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: building, construction, Mates in Construction, Mental Health, OHS, WHS, workplace health and safety
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