RHA joins HSE’s Working Minds campaign

14 August 2023

Stress, depression or anxiety is now the number one cause of work-related ill-health in Great Britain. Within the transportation and storage sector, around 4 in 10 cases of work-related ill-health are due to stress, depression or anxiety. Long hours away from home, demanding delivery times and limited access to toilets and showers are common causes of stress for drivers.

It is clear that more needs to be done to protect Britain’s HGV drivers from work-related stress. HSE’s Working Minds campaign has been launched in the transport sector with the Road Haulage Association (RHA) joining as a partner to help raise awareness of legal duty and the support and resources available.

Employers have a legal duty to prevent work-related stress and support good mental health by doing a risk assessment and acting on it.

Get started today; see HSE’s Working Minds website for advice including risk assessment templates, examples and practical toolkits to help make conversations easier here.

The earlier a problem is tackled the less impact it will have. However, if you or someone you know needs help, you can use an anonymous text support service provided by the charity, Mates in Mind. When it’s safe to do so, simply text “BeAMate” to 85258 and trained volunteers can help with issues including anxiety, stress, loneliness or depression and are available 24/7.