From WGRZ-TV: Mental Health In Construction - SMART Local 71’s Business Manager ‘Chimes In On The Bills Stadium Project That Highlights Need For On-Site Support’
(ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK) - A new approach to Worker well-being is gaining attention at the construction site of the new stadium for the National Football League Buffalo Bills, where organizers say mental health support is becoming just as important as physical safety. Last week the Anti‑Stigma Coalition held a discussion about the mental health challenges facing Construction Workers and praised the presence of a dedicated Mental Health Counselor at the stadium construction site. Advocates say the initiative could serve as a model for other large construction projects across the country. In Orchard Park, Workers have direct access to a licensed Mental Health Counselor stationed in a trailer on the property. The Counselor is available regularly to speak with Workers who may be dealing with stress, anxiety or personal issues. Union Leaders hope the effort at the Bills stadium site encourages other construction projects to adopt similar programs. SMART (the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers) Local 71 Business Manager Tim Benes took part in the discussion and emphasized that the benefits of mental health support that go beyond Worker well-being: “There's definitely dollar and cents involved and I think that we need to get general contractors and users seeing the value of it and honestly in getting them to make it happen.” Supporters say improved morale, fewer workplace conflicts, and better overall productivity can all come from addressing mental health in the workplace.
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And For A Look At The Construction Of The Bills’ New Stadium, Go To:
Inside Look At Construction Of The New Highmark Stadium | Built For Buffalo Episode 3: The Structure
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