MENTAL HEALTH FOCUS AT ARDMAC At Ardmac Safety First and always is foremost in our thinking, for everyone around us, in everything we do and wherever we impact. We are all aware of physical risks and on-site threats, but what about the dangers we can’t see? Depression, anxiety, stress and suicidal thoughts are just as dangerous as tangible on-site hazards. Over the past number of years there has been an increasing number of employees in the construction industry suffering from mental health issues. A 2020 study found that 83% of construction workers have experienced a mental health issue. Mental health issues are indiscriminate and affect people in all roles. We place a huge focus on regulations and on- site safety but mental health needs to be prioritised, just as highly as wearing a hard hat or protective goggles. That’s why this year, Ardmac have chosen 3 charity partners with a focus on mental health; Pieta House, Manchester Mind and The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity. Ardmac is aiming to help tackle this issue by increasing awareness of the mental health issues within the construction industry, providing the support and resources for our staff and raising vital funds for our charity partners.
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