Conversation on Mental Wellbeing in the Construction Industry: Insights from Andrew Pain and Andy Bishop
Mental health expert Andrew Pain and Lighthouse representative Andy Bishop recently joined Re-flow for an on-camera discussion about the mental wellbeing challenges faced by workers in the construction industry and the support available to them. The discussion highlights the critical need to address mental health issues in construction. Andrew Pain delves into the various factors […]
GM patent driver mental well-being assessment system
General Motors has applied to patent a technology that takes driver-monitoring to a new level. The automaker outlined a system that analyzes the driver’s behavior by reading data sent by onboard sensors — and can have the car take over if it detects unsafe behavior. Filed in November 2022, and published this month, the patent describes a “vehicle […]
Moto launches mental health campaign for HGV drivers
Moto Hospitality is launching a ‘cabversation’ campaign to encourage HGV drivers to connect and talk to one another when taking a break at its service stations. The campaign follows research suggesting 41% of ill health is caused by work-related stress, depression or anxiety in the transport and storage sector. Moto is teaming up with Mind […]
Thousands of construction workers to benefit from mental health support as Kier works with the Lighthouse Club
Did you know that in the UK two construction workers take their own life every working day and over 20% of work-related absence is caused by stress, anxiety, or depression? * One life is too many, and that’s why Kier is putting its support behind the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity (Lighthouse Club), the only charity […]
