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To champion inclusivity, Interclass, supported by the CITB’s Industry Impact Fund and the National Federation of Builders, has developed a bespoke neurodiversity training programme tailored specifically for the construction industry. Neurodiversity refers to the different ways in which individuals’ brain’s function, learn, and process information. Embracing neurodiversity can empower people to reach their full potential and expand the talent pool…
This contractor distributes weekly lessons learnt and safety outcomes across the business to ensure that we are improving as an industry. These communications cover recent activities which have taken place and distribute information on how to implement best safety practice and avoid near misses. From internal workforce feedback, they have implemented a system which narrates these lessons learnt, and safety…
Neurodiversity is a subject that the Social Value Manager of this project is passionate about, and it turns out that so too were many of their operatives. They put together a workshop on the subject which debuted on our site before being rolled-out across the company nationwide. Topics covered included dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, and autism. They discussed the law, company…
The Senior Construction Manager on this project offers neurodiversity mentoring to colleagues in the industry. They provide individual support and guidance to those with neurodiversity conditions, such as autism, ADHD, or dyslexia. They holds monthly 1 to 1 sessions to provide support whilst going through the diagnosis process, advice on the reasonable adjustments the company should consider and their legal…
It is important for the safety of all involved on a construction site that those with visual and hearing impairments are clearly identified. This will ensure operatives and site management make the necessary accommodations for their needs. See the examples below for how one site addressed this: Provided stickers for visual and hearing impaired operatives to attach to their clothing…
This contractor has introduced inclusive cabins, sympathetic to the needs of individuals with neurodiverse conditions. These come with several enhancements to colours (walls and signage), dimmable lighting, acoustic sound barriers, textures on chairs and temperature controls. Environmental and sustainable improvements including water harvesting, B rated cabins (first across the industry), eco-grid walkways and recycled plastic lumbar fencing.
This contractor had a very keen operative that failed his CSCS card test three times due to anxiety during the test. The individual is part of the government apprentice scheme and was someone who had previously struggled to obtain work. They knew the operative was very keen and felt it was unfair to deny them work due to failing a…
Transport for London (TfL) have adopted the Healthy Streets Approach to improve air quality, reduce congestion and help make London’s diverse communities greener, healthier and more attractive places to live, work, play and do business. The vision for Equality and Inclusion is that every person matters in keeping London moving, working and growing. The Equality Act (2010) places a duty…
Based on the hearts and minds cultural ladder, we are striving towards a proactive- generative safety culture. We as a project, in tandem with the client, have open dialogue with the site personnel. One of the items brought to us by our site safety reps was the issue of colour blindness within construction/project workers. We started research into the issue and…
This project became the first UK construction organisation to be ‘JAM Card’ friendly. JAM Cards allow people with a learning difficulty, autism or Asperger’s Syndrome to tell other people, fellow colleagues or workers they need ‘Just a Minute’ discreetly or easily. This is very important because individuals with a communication barrier are often reluctant or unable to tell others about…
Construction works can be disruptive for the local community, especially for vulnerable people with particular needs. Sites should work to minimise disruption and liaise with vulnerable people in the community. See the examples below for how one site achieved this: The site is a major roadworks project through a town centre, heavily impacting the local community. It was identified that…