Written by Charlotte Cunningham from CPM Magazine
Agriculture is one of five sectors that will be specifically targeted in a new campaign launched by the Health and Safety Executive, aimed at helping businesses recognise the signs of work-related stress. The HSE, Britain’s workplace regulator, says that while the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is yet to be fully understood, mental health issues are the number one reason given for sick days in across the UK economy. Last year more than 17 million working days were lost as a result of stress, anxiety, or depression. A recent survey by the charity Mind suggests that two in five employees mental health had worsened during the pandemic. In response HSE launched a new campaign, ‘Working Minds’, at its Health and Work Conference this week, which examines issues relating to health at work. The campaign aims to help businesses recognise the signs of work-related stress and make tackling issues routine. The regulator 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 Farm Safety Foundation, who earlier this year shared the story of Cornwall farmer James Hosking and his experience…
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Agriculture is one of five sectors that will be specifically targeted in a new campaign launched by the Health and Safety Executive, aimed at helping businesses recognise the signs of work-related stress. The HSE, Britain’s workplace regulator, says that while the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is yet to be fully understood, mental health issues are the number one reason given for sick days in across the UK economy. Last year more than 17 million working days were lost as a result of stress, anxiety, or depression. A recent survey by the charity Mind suggests that two in five employees mental health had worsened during the pandemic. In response HSE launched a new campaign, ‘Working Minds’, at its Health and Work Conference this week, which examines issues relating to health at work. The campaign aims to help businesses recognise the signs of work-related stress and make tackling issues routine. The regulator 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 Farm Safety Foundation, who earlier this year shared the story of Cornwall farmer James Hosking and his experience…
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