Time to Change - Time to Talk! #SPRAConference2019
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Presentation by Kevin Fear at the Single Ply Roofing Association Conference 2019 at Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire. More information:https://spra.co.uk/events/spra-awards-2019-live-blog/
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Time to Change - Time to Talk! #SPRAConference2019
- 1. SPRA Conference 13th June 2019 Time to CHANGE… Time to TALK! BuildingMentalHeath.net Time to CHANGE… Time to TALK.
- 2. Outline of talk • What’s the problem? • How this is affecting the industry • Signs and symptoms • How to help yourselves and your company • Building Mental Health
- 3. Every year 38 fatalities on average Every year there are over 2000 major accidents 82,000 new or long- standing cases of work- related illness reported Stress, depression or anxiety accounts for a fifth of all work-related illness Over 46% of all occupational cancer cases attributed to working in construction Over 2.4 million man- days are lost through injury or illness in our industry
- 5. Suicide by occupation 17 March 2017 • Low-skilled occupations had a 44% higher risk of suicide • Risk of suicide among low-skilled male construction labourers was 3 times the male national average. • Risk of suicide among skilled male construction workers was highest among building finishing trades, particularly plasters, painters and decorators, was 2 times the male national average.
- 6. Suicide by occupation 17 March 2017 The occupation with the highest risk of suicide from construction and building trades was roofers, tilers and slaters, where the risk of suicide was 2.7 times the male national average.
- 7. 2018 Survey (2017) • 41.6% (41%) experienced mental health issues at their current place of work • 29.9% (29%) have taken time off work due to stress or mental health issues and of those people • 63.3% (60%) hid the real reason why they had taken the time off • 55.9% did not receive an appropriate level of support from their employer • 80.8% (82% last year) say there is still a stigma around mental health in the industry • 23.7% (24% last year) considered taking their own life • 67.3% said mental health awareness has improved over the past 12 months
- 8. In construction… • More suicides than any other profession • In 2016 454 construction workers took their own life • 15 times more likely than a death from a fall Why? • Men • 89% of construction workers are men, 99% on site • 75% suicides are men • Women are twice as likely to seek help • Men more likely to self medicate
- 9. Some signs of distress • Timekeeping • Safety & Risk Taking • Alcohol and/or drug misuse • Lack of co-operation • Being tired all the time • Unexplained aches and pains • Quiet & withdrawn • Extremes of emotion • Behaviour that is out of character
- 13. www.BuildingMentalHealth.net Free Toolbox Talk Download
- 14. Individual Employer Support Education and Training Help, Advice & Guidance Mental Health First Aid 2 Days Mental Health Supporter 3 hours Mental Health Awareness 45 minutes Building Mental Health Framework Company/ Organisation Specific Note: All education and training can be delivered in-house or outsourced, to suit The list is not exhaustive and bona fide alternatives are acceptable Online Mental Health Awareness 45 minutes
- 15. BMH Charter • The guiding principles for the Building Mental Health Charter are: – Provide awareness and understanding of mental health to the workforce through tool-box talks with the aims of • Reducing Stigma and Discrimination • Getting people talking. – Train and enable champions from across the workforce who can keep people safe – Provide access to accredited MH First Aid training and provide assistance to sign post workers. – In signing the charter you are committing to the BMH principles which must be one of the main values of your business – Recognising and accepting training provide by others
- 17. The app is aimed at construction workers who would like to find out more information about how they can perhaps help themselves or if necessary, take the next step in seeking professional help. This free app will give information, advice and guidance on many wellbeing topics including: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Suicidal thoughts THE APP
- 18. Costs to companies • Sign charter – free (help with bidding for work) • Download toolbox talk, speaker notes and videos – free • Use of Construction industry helpline – free • Download the app – free • Half day adult mental health awareness course £125 (£30 grant available) • One day adult mental health champions course £200 (£30 grant available) • Two day mental health first aid course £300 (£70 grant available)
- 19. Kevin.fear@citb.co.uk 07789 616694 Time to CHANGE… Time to TALK! Thank You, any questions? BuildingMentalHeath.net Time to CHANGE… Time to TALK.
Editor's Notes
- HOLDING SLIDE… this to be shown as people enter the room to recognise they are in the right place When everyone is in the room simply click to next slide… the video will start automatically
- Ask the question – are these figures surprising?
- If you have been working with somebody for a while the biggest sign is some sort of change This could be ….. Pick from list and emphasise a particular point. OK lets look at a video that demonstrates what might be a typical situation… The VIDEO will play automatically
- We can all learn from the past … we can all plan for the future … but the only place we actually exist is in the here and now. So stay connected to the present… talk listen … feel connected Give your time, your presence your words to the people that are important to you Look up sometimes and just take joy in your surroundings Give new things a try…. Every day is a school day Be active … make time for the things you enjoy and improve your mood. Remember the only person you have to live with all your life is yourself… make sure you enjoy being you!
- Simple framework Provides Simplicity Accessibility Flexibility Transferrable competences, practices, culture To suit budget, capacity, capability, Recognition of existing / completed education and training No officers, committees, bureaucracy, red tape, barriers No need to keep a Master Record – it’s voluntary People can do it as many times as they want
- Everyone agrees to work to simple principles: mutual support recognising and respecting all MH activity utilising existing programmes and structures no ‘new wheels’ discouraging overnight experts and pop up opportunists Agreement to avoid the errors made around behavioural safety campaigns Do we ever question a persons (physical) First Aid qualifications ? Everything is voluntary OUTCOMES HCLG Executive to consider the proposal Please provide opportunity to present to HCLG on 11 Sep 17 Please include information on HCLG site Charter Pledge Framework Information Links
- There are many places to signpost for expert help. The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is dedicated to the welfare of all construction workers in the UK and Ireland and have produced posters like this to put in canteens and around the sites .. In addition you will hopefully receive a Construction Industry Helpline Card. This is a FREE 24x7 Helpline available to anyone in our industry and is there to support anyone with problems ranging from wellbeing to financial and legal. This Helpline is funded by the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity who in turn is funded by our industry. Your own company may have an Employee Assistance Programme so make sure you know their number or if you are on a big project there may well be an Occupational Therapist or Nurse on site. As well as looking out for others it is vitally important that you look out for yourself…
- Thank you