welcome to constructing better health
Welcome to Constructing Better Health (CBH). The not-for-profit organisation committed to improving the health of the construction industry workforce.
CBH is responsible for delivering the National Scheme for the management of occupational health in the construction industry. It focuses on five key areas:
- Setting industry standards for both work-related health issues, and competency of occupational health provision.
- Building a construction-specific knowledge portal.
- Centralising the collection of work-related health data.
- The transmission of fit-for-task data to enable employers to manage work-related health risks at site level.
- A referral route through to specialists in the field of return to work and rehabilitation.
The benefits to the industry and workforce are already being realised by our major clients.
"At Sainsbury's health and safety is of paramount importance. In the construction industry there has been a real focus over recent years of improving site safety. Sainsbury's, along with our main contractors, has played a key role in driving these improvements through numerous initiatives and awareness.
"Health issues are not always so visible but could have the same devastating impact. The CBH programme aims to focus on the 'health' in health and safety and we are delighted, together with our main contractors, to be working with CBH. We believe this programme will ensure that Sainsbury's continues to be a great place for our contractors and colleagues alike."
Richard Rust, Sainsbury's Head of Construction
Health in Construction Research
Constructing Better Health recently commissioned research into the attitudes towards health at construction companies. The results from more than 750 construction companies reveal significant gaps in health surveillance and assessment.
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Employer Membership Offer
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