Behind The Hard Hat: Mental Health in Construction

di Godson Akinsanya (Autore)

Godson Akinsanya, 2025

Two construction workers die by suicide every working day in the UK. Mental health in construction is in crisis—yet it's still rarely discussed on site. Behind the Hard Hat breaks that silence. Written by Chartered Construction Manager Godson Akinsanya MCIOB, this book blends real stories, industry insight, and practical strategies to address the mental health challenges facing workers, site managers, and leaders. From burnout and stress leave to suicide prevention and cultural change, it offers tools for creating safer, healthier sites—mentally and physically. Whether you're on the tools, managing a site, or running a construction business, you'll discover: The hidden pressures driving stress and burnout in construction How to start conversations that break the stigma The role of employers in creating mentally safe workplaces Practical steps to build resilience and support recovery Industry-wide strategies for long-term cultural change With each chapter designed to stand alone, Behind the Hard Hat is also a practical resource for toolbox talks, training sessions, and wellbeing initiatives. It's time for the building industry to protect its most important asset—not just the structures it creates, but the people who create them.

• Autore: Godson Akinsanya
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Godson Akinsanya
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798231314362

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