Mental Health Awareness Week

19 May 2020

With new health and safety guidance and resources available to support social distancing on site, TBIC also wanted to remind those involved in the design and construction of basements to also protect their mental health. 

Mental Health Awareness Week

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week – information and resources for supporting employees may be found on the Mates In Mind website
Mates in Mind is a registered UK charity who help to make sense of available options and support employers to address mental health within their workplace. Mates in Mind works across industries, focusing on construction, as well as related sectors including transport, logistics, manufacturing and others.

If you are looking for the latest guidance in response to Covid-19: 

Site Operating Guidance v4

At the time of writing, 19th May 2020, the Construction Leadership Council Site Operating Procedures version 4 is the most current. 

Construction Products Association

The CPA has a dedicated COVID-19 page which is regularly updated with the latest developments, information on industry response and market impact and guidance and resources. Visit the CPA website.

Mineral Products Association (MPA) – Pocket Guides and Posters

The MPA has produced pocket guides for employees and managers on how site operations may be adapted to the restrictions of COVID-19.