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Contract The View Talk from Certass TA Every working day in the UK, two construction workers commit suicide. Just let that fact sink in for a moment. Not only is construction the number one industry for suicides in the UK, but the same shocking statistic is also true in Ireland, Australia and the USA. This is, quite literally, a deadly serious issue and it needs to be tackled now. TIME TO ACT Jon Vanstone, Chair of Certass Trade Association, discusses his work with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity and explains why when it comes to mental health issues, the time for action is now. Recent research revealed that the mental health of our workforce is in a bad way, with more than 20 percent of work-related illnesses due to stress, anxiety and depression. As ours is an industry dominated by men, who notoriously struggle to talk about their worries and feelings for fear of being judged, we believe this number is probably much higher. Most of us have been told to ‘man up’ at some point, and maybe we’ve even said it ourselves. It may seem like a harmless phrase, but it can reinforce the pressure that men come under to conform to cultural expectations, such as being providers and not showing weakness. This is an incredibly serious problem. We are becoming increasingly aware of the repercussions of poor mental health but in order to tackle the issue effectively, we need people to talk about it and highlight the gravity of its nature, rather than let those who are suffering do so in silence. As a cross industry concern, it’s vital that we keep enforcing the need for us to do more and accept the simple fact that without collective action, the numbers will only get worse. I am proud to be the ambassador for the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity, the only one of its kind that provides emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to construction workers and their families, helping those in need when times are tough. The charity was founded more than 65 years ago by a group of gentlemen who had been attending a Ministry of Public Buildings and Works Exhibition on Tyneside. Finding themselves on the seafront at Whitley Bay and under the light of St Mary’s Lighthouse, they vowed to extend the goodwill they enjoyed at the show by starting something to unite and benefit the entire industry. From those humble beginnings, the impact of the Lighthouse Club has grown significantly year on year. In 2021, we helped more than 2,800 construction families and our aim is to double that amount this year. A crucial element of our strategy is to provide a range of free and widely available proactive resources to support the industry, including a 24/7 helpline for employers and employees as a first point of contact for those who need to access a variety of completely confidential services. There’s also a free Construction Industry Helpline App aimed at those who may not feel comfortable speaking with someone or would like more information about how they can help themselves before taking the next step in seeking professional help. We also offer a variety of free construction-focused training programmes, ranging from hour-long interactive wellbeing sessions through to the MHFA England-approved Mental Health First Aider course. The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity receives no public funding and relies entirely on the generosity of those within the industry to help us continue our vital work. Every penny raised means we can do more, so any businesses with funds to spare, please look at donating to our cause or organising a Lighthouse fundraising event. You can find more information here: www.lighthouseclub.org/support-us/ Our goal is to break the stigma of talking about mental health and for everyone to know that there is always hope, safety and support. Remember, every working day in the UK, two construction workers commit suicide. Now is the time to act. Jon Vanstone spoke about the importance of mental health and how we need to do more at the FIT Show in May Contact Certass Trade Association: 01292 292 095 certassta.co.uk @CertassTa 36 T I JULY/AUGUST <strong>2022</strong> PRACTICAL CONTENT FOR THE GLAZING INSTALLER & HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST
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