MABEY Hire has added the Mates in Mind logo across its temporary works equipment and sites, as part of its commitment to raise awareness of mental health in construction.
By partnering with and utilising resources made available by the charity, Mabey Hire revealed it is working to create a culture where individuals can feel comfortable to talk openly and freely about their mental health and wellbeing. The firm hopes that by including the logo visibly across its groundworks kit, it will help to fight against the stigma surrounding mental health and encourages ‘tough but important’ conversations.
Mates in Mind offers free resources to employers across a variety of industries, from construction to logistics. Its main focus is to raise awareness around mental ill-health, improving understanding, addressing the stigma and providing programmes or effective interventions, with the slogan, ‘Be a Mate, Be the Change’.
Heath McHugh, head of SHEQ at Mabey Hire, said, “As an industry, construction is faced with a very real mental health crisis, with 91% of construction workers reportedly feeling overwhelmed by their mental health struggles and a shocking two construction workers in the UK dying by suicide each day.
“As an employer, we are working hard to create a culture where colleagues feel supported and able to talk openly about their mental wellbeing – such as through our network of Mental Health First Aiders across the business. By partnering with Mates in Mind and displaying their logo across our sites and equipment, we are hoping to increase visibility of mental health support and remind everyone that a conversation can make a real difference.”
