Wellness
Chronic stress and poor work-life balance can take a toll on both health and performance. This page explores wellness strategies to help workers manage stress, build resilience, and maintain a healthier balance between work and life.
Wellness Strategies
Download this handout to strengthen mental wellness on and off the job site.
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Construction worker wellness refers to programs and practices that support the physical, mental, and emotional health of workers. This includes injury prevention, stress management, access to healthcare, healthy lifestyle promotion, and support for work-life balance
Construction workers face high risks of:
- Physical injuries
- Long hours and fatigue
- Mental health challenges
- Substance use Wellness programs help reduce these risks, improve
Examples include:
- On-site health screenings
- Mental health support and counseling
- Stretch-and-flex programs before shifts
- Nutrition and hydration education
- Financial wellness and stress management workshops
- On-site Mental Health care
Employers can:
- Offer flexible schedules and adequate rest breaks
- Provide access to wellness resources and benefits
- Foster a culture of safety and respect
- Encourage open conversations about mental health
- Involving workers in designing wellness programs
- Model the behavior they seek
TOOLBOX TALKS
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