Where are you exposed?

Self-assess the 5 hazard clusters impacting your construction workforce

A practical self-audit for HR and H&S leaders to identify hidden psychosocial risks, diagnose gaps, and understand what it takes to meet emerging Mental Health in Construction Joint Code of Practice (JCOP) expectations.

If you’re responsible for people, safety, or compliance in construction, you’re likely already seeing the signs:

• Absenteeism is rising.
• Site performance is inconsistent.
• Retention is getting harder.
• Mental ill-health is often addressed too late.

But here’s the reality:

Most organisations think they understand their risks … Until they assess them properly.

And the biggest risks aren’t always visible.

They sit in how work is designed, how people are managed, and how your organisation operates day-to-day.

Why this matters now

The introduction of CLC’s Mental Health in Construction JCOP (Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work) signals a clear shift:

• Mental health is no longer just a wellbeing initiative.
• It is becoming a workplace risk that must be assessed and managed.

Organisations are now expected to understand their exposure across 5 key hazard clusters.

The challenge most construction businesses face

Many organisations are:

• Taking action without structure.
• Running initiatives but not reducing risk.
• Supporting individuals but not fixing root causes.

Awareness alone doesn’t meet the mark anymore.

We’ve seen this before

For nearly a decade, Mates in Mind has worked alongside construction organisations to tackle exactly these challenges long before the JCOP formalised them.

What the JCOP now defines as best practice…

We’ve already been helping organisations implement in real operational environments.

What this audit gives you

This is not another guide.

It’s a self-diagnostic tool designed to help you:

• Assess your exposure across the 5 hazard clusters.
• Identify hidden risks affecting performance, safety, and cost.
• Understand where your current approach may be falling short.
• Build a clearer picture to take to senior leadership.

Start your self-audit and see where you’re really exposed

Complete this short form to access our Construction Workforce Psychosocial Hazard Cluster Risk Audit and download the accompanying guide.