“Two people per day working in construction die as a result of suicide”

Here at McCain as we continue our journey to Zero Harm, we have identified the mental health & well-being our contract teams as a priority.

Men in the UK are three times more likely to die by suicide than women. However in construction – a male dominated industry– men are three times more likely to die by suicide than the national average for men.

Construction work has a variety of pressures from tight contracts to long hours, time away from loved-ones and managing budgets, not to mention the rising costs of supplies. Additionally, within construction lies a "macho" culture which prevents many workers from seeking support and help when they may need it, putting further stress on their own mental health and wellbeing.

As a result, the Central Engineering department are launching a mental health & well-being campaign to further bolster our health and safety strategy. As part of this strategy, we shall aim to raise awareness & look to positvley influence our teams mental health and well-being in order to reduce the chances of influenced decision making.

On the 14th of September, ten members of the Central Engineering team will be embarking on a 130 Mile bike ride from Liverpool to Leeds, to raise funds for mates in mind a leading charity within the field of Mental health & well-being.

We will continue to build upon our great safety culture ensuring all of our people go home safely at then end of each day.