Construction Sport survey highlights construction workers at risk dangers of dehydration

[edit] New survey by Construction Sport

A survey by the charity Construction Sport has revealed that nearly two-thirds of construction workers are not drinking the recommended daily intake of water, putting themselves at risk both physically and mentally.

The poll, conducted across the summer, found that 64.2% of respondents* said they drank less than two litres of water a day, while over a quarter (26%) admitted that they drank less than one litre a day. The European Food Safety Authority recommends a water intake for men of 2.5 litres per day and a daily water intake for women of 2 litres.

[edit] Mental Health Hydrated

In response to its findings, Construction Sport has launched a ‘Mental Health Hydrated’ awareness campaign, backed by the Considerate Constructors Scheme, which will include site visits, branded water drop-offs and information and advice on keeping hydrated in the workplace.

Steve Kerslake, founder, Construction Sport, said: “Studies prove that drinking plain water is associated with decreased risk of depression and anxiety, and we have heard of several incidents of workers fainting or collapsing on site due to lack of hydration - putting both themselves and workmates at risk. We hope this campaign will remind and encourage those working in construction to make hydration an important part of their daily routine.”

Jeff Lewis, Head of Growth, Considerate Constructors Scheme, added: "We're proud to support the 'Mental Health Hydrated' campaign to bring wider awareness to all construction sites of the need to prioritise hydration to ensure a safer, healthier workforce. Our Considerate Code of Practice promotes supporting safe working, mental and physical wellbeing at work, hydration is a crucial and often overlooked part of this.” A total of 1,000 UK construction workers were surveyed.

[edit] The construction sport hundred club

The construction sport hundred club provides the first ever construction workforce assistance programme. With the support from members they are able to produce and deliver direct resource to support the construction workforce.

Construction Sport understands first hand the severity of the struggles that have come to light in past years for Construction workers, and understands how important it is that the right resource, support and guidance is available and easily accessible.

For more information visit: https://constructionsport.com/hundred-club/

[edit] About Construction Sport

Construction Sport is built to provide sporting opportunities for construction workers to enjoy themselves, in doing so this allows us to let off steam in a positive environment.

Within the Construction industry physical health and safety has been prioritised, the protocols that have been introduced have been made significant improvements, the statistics prove this, on-site fatalities have dropped significantly over the past decades, but that’s just half the battle.

Construction Sport has been launched to give the Construction workforce the opportunity of much needed downtime, away from the tools, away from laptops, away from the stresses of day to day life. By doing this we create opportunities for people to enjoy themselves, let their hair down and address their mental health. By building teams, we save lives.

For more information visit: https://constructionsport.com/

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