Tampa, FL — Most construction supervisors and managers don’t have the tools they need to address workers’ mental health challenges, a recent survey has revealed.
Vector Solutions, a provider of EHS software solutions, reached out to more than 600 full-time construction supervisors and managers from across the country. Almost half of the respondents (49%) said they’re concerned about mental health issues or burnout among their teams but don’t know what to do.
Other findings:
- 71% say a crew member has approached them with personal issues related to mental health or substance misuse.
- 64% worry that saying the wrong thing could make a worker’s personal situation worse.
- 38% say their employer hasn’t provided them with clear protocols for handling these types of issues.
Other concerns include workplace stigma (33%), liability concerns (29%) and limited training (22%). Yet, nearly all the respondents – 96% – said they feel personally responsible for creating a safe, supportive culture on their jobsite.
“Construction supervisors are carrying enormous weight for their crews, from managing safety and performance to supporting workers through personal challenges,” Clare Epstein, general manager of commercial at Vector Solutions, said in a press release. “As the jobsite becomes more complex, supervisors need consistent training, clear guidance and accessible tools.”
