| The campaign encourages employers to promote good mental health in construction and other industry sectors.
 Launched by Sarah Albon, HSE chief executive, at HSE Health and Work Conference earlier this month, Working Minds raises awareness about how to recognise and respond to the signs of stress. Work-related stress is now the number one cause of employee sickness absence, with major factors causing work-related stress including workload pressures - tight deadlines, too much responsibility and a lack of managerial support. HSE has partnered with a number of organisations to highlight the triggers of stress, the legal duty of employers and how to manage the risks. The network of Working Minds champions includes the charity Mates in Mind, who earlier this year shared the heart-breaking story of construction worker Chris, told by his family and friends. Managing director at Mates in Mind Sarah Casemore said: "The mental health challenge, particularly related around workplace stress is really important to discuss. The impacts of work-related stress are significant and can affect anyone at any time, but they're still not consistently approached and addressed in workplaces across construction. Many people are leaving their jobs across construction each year due to mental health reasons. We're very proud to be working alongside the HSE in this campaign." Find out more about the Working Minds campaign. |  The award highlights the important contribution that design changes can make to reduce risks of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace. There are no restrictions on the sector or size of business that can enter; both large and small employers are welcome. The emphasis is on design solutions that have or can reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders for your workers. Nominations should be submitted by 31 January 2022. View details of last year's winner (PDF), a collaborative effort to develop a 3D printed handheld tool which reduced repetitive manual upper limb work. Full application details for 2021-22 are available here. | New 'Driving and riding safely for work' webpages For most people, driving or riding will be the most dangerous work activity they do. Around one third of all road traffic collisions (RTCs) in Britain involve someone driving or riding as part of their job and countless other RTCs involve people travelling to or from their workplace. Although the risks cannot be completely controlled, employers or companies, including those in the construction sector, who engage drivers and riders must take all reasonable steps to manage these risks and do everything reasonably practicable to protect people from harm in the same way as they would in a fixed workplace. Our new webpages have been created following HSE and Department of Transport consultation with stakeholders. They contain clear, simple guidance for employers and those who engage drivers and riders on how to make sure the journey, driver and vehicle are safe and for workers and those who drive and ride for work on their responsibilities. Health in Construction Leadership Group (HCLG) webinar If you weren't able to attend the HCLG 'Together we can make a change' webinar back in October, there is still the opportunity to view the recording in your own time. Updates were given on each of HCLG's focus areas: respiratory health, mental health and musculoskeletal disorders. Access a recording of the webinar. There are a range of upcoming virtual and in-person training courses and events organised by HSE. Find out more and see the full schedule. Upcoming courses and events include:
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Links for further guidance and information: Risk at work - PPE Work at height – fragile surfaces Links for further guidance and information: Fragile surfaces Develop a career at HSE and help to protect lives. As the national occupational health and safety regulator, HSE offers a range of rewarding career opportunities. View a list of our latest vacancies. | 
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