Use Stress Awareness Month to make it routine to prevent stress and support mental health at work, and encourage others in the construction industry too. Were inviting employers and managers to complete the 5 steps of our Working Minds campaign over the course of the month whether thats learning how, or actually taking action. 5 steps in 5 weeks Reach out and have conversations Recognise the signs and causes of stress Respond to any risks identified by agreeing action points Reflect on the actions taken have things improved? Make it Routine to check back in on how things are going Join us: register for bitesize learning for step-by-step advice, tools and templates download the campaign materials to share with others view the construction page of our Working Minds website for more information and details of the support available to the sector sign up to the monthly Working Minds ebulletin Following Global Asbestos Awareness Week earlier this month (1 7 April), we are highlighting HSEs asbestos campaigns. Asbestos remains in millions of buildings and homes today and it can become dangerous when disturbed or damaged. We are currently running 2 asbestos campaigns: Asbestos and You Our Asbestos and You campaign urges tradespeople to stay aware of hidden asbestos and protect themselves and others from exposure to asbestos fibres during their work. Resources include: our quick guide for trades (.pdf) Asbestos essentials task sheets campaign assets to share on your channel Asbestos: Your Duty This campaign raises awareness of the legal duty to manage asbestos in buildings and aims to reach those responsible for maintenance and repair of non-domestic buildings built before the year 2000. Resources are available to support those with the legal duty to manage asbestos: answer a few simple questions to check if you have a legal duty to manage asbestos share our campaign assets on your channels Duty to manage asbestos in buildings webinar
15 May (am), live online We are also hosting a free webinar in which we will highlight where asbestos is likely to be found and explain why it is dangerous. In addition we'll take you through the process of carrying out an effective asbestos risk assessment and how to complete an asbestos management plan. Register for this free webinar Falls from height continue to be the most common cause of fatal accidents to construction workers. HSE's construction industry statistics show that falls from height were the cause of around half (51%) of the construction worker fatalities in 2022/23. The No Falls Foundation is launching its first ever No Falls Week, a campaign dedicated to promoting safe working at height. Sign up to get involved and get access to the No Falls Week resources hub where you can download materials to support the campaign. Visit HSE's website for more guidance and information on working at height. There are a range of upcoming virtual and in-person events and training courses organised by, or which involve HSE including: Action on Site: Health Scotland 24 April, Dunblane Join this free event and hear from HSEs Chris Steel who will be presenting on HSEs expectations of noise control and how you can protect the hearing health of those on construction sites
CDM and the role of the Principal Designer 16 May, Buxton
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