The BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) has launched a workplace mental health training program., which is delivered in two parts.
Part One, called Every Mind Matters at Work – For Construction, is a six-module overview of workplace mental health. It comprises six modules covering an introduction, the difference between mental health and mental fitness, the Indigenous mental health model, common mental health conditions at work, finding mental health resources, and dealing with being exposed to distressing scenarios at work.
Part Two, called Managing Minds at Work – In Construction, is for supervisors and managers. It looks at legislation covering the supervision and management of workplace mental health and the roles and responsibilities of supervisors and managers, common indicators of a potential mental health issue, strategies and actions for responding to potential mental health issues, “difficult conversations” about mental health, and strategies to support and enhance organizational mental health.
Workshops will be held in July and August in Vancouver, Victoria, New Westminster, Kelowna, Prince George, and Fort St. John. Visit bccsa.ca to learn more.
