Mental Health Pulse

Mental Health Pulse features the latest news on mental health, workforce wellbeing, employee wellness, safety culture, stress management, burnout prevention, workforce retention, psychological safety, and mental health awareness across the crane, lifting, construction, transport, and heavy equipment industries. Stay informed on industry initiatives, leadership strategies, support programs, and workplace developments helping create healthier, safer, and more resilient workforces worldwide.

Free Suicide Prevention Training Launches for Construction Workers

Mates in Mind and the Baton of Hope have launched free digital suicide prevention training for sole traders, self-employed workers and small construction businesses.

Mental Health Pulse

Meagan Wood

Aug 249 min read

Carrying the Load: What Women in the Trades Show Us About Strength and Mental Health

Women in the trades are redefining strength on jobsites across construction and crane operations. Beyond physical skill, their experiences highlight the importance of mental health, psychological safety, and communication in high-risk industries.

Mental Health Pulse

Leslee Montgomery

Mar 85 min read

Tactical Empathy: A Practical Path to Crane Operator Wellness

Tactical empathy is emerging as a powerful leadership tool for improving crane operator wellness, communication, and safety performance on jobsites. By recognizing the pressures operators face and responding with structured empathy, leaders can strengthen decision-making, reduce incidents, and support long-term mental fitness in crane operations.

Mental Health Pulse

Leslee Montgomery

Feb 65 min read

Psychological Safety Isn’t Just a Group Experience: Why Self-Esteem Still Matters on the Jobsite

Psychological safety is often discussed as a team-level condition, but in high-risk environments like crane and heavy-lift operations, individual self-esteem plays a critical role in whether workers actually speak up. This article explores why silence persists on jobsites, even in teams that believe they are psychologically safe, and why addressing self-esteem is essential to operational safety.

Mental Health Pulse

Leslee Montgomery

Jan 94 min read

Franna’s 2000th MAC25 Becomes a Powerful Symbol for Mental Health Awareness

Franna’s 2000th MAC25 becomes a powerful symbol of mental health awareness through a partnership with Membrey’s Transport and Crane Hire.

Mental Health Pulse

Meagan Wood

Dec 18, 20255 min read

Thruggling Through the Holidays: Managing Jobsite Stress in a Season That Stretches Everyone Thin

The holiday season brings unique pressure to construction and crane jobsites, where tight schedules, winter conditions, and personal stress collide. This article explores the concept of “thruggling” thriving and struggling at the same time and offers practical, evidence-informed strategies to help crews stay safe, steady, and supported through December and into the new year.

Mental Health Pulse

Leslee Montgomery

Dec 11, 20254 min read

Making the Case for Psychological Hazards on the Energy Wheel

The Energy Wheel has long helped construction and crane professionals identify physical sources of harm on the jobsite. But as worksites evolve, so do risks. This article explores why psychological hazards deserve a place on the Energy Wheel — and how integrating psychological energy into safety systems can reduce incidents, strengthen crews, and modernize hazard management.

Mental Health Pulse

Leslee Montgomery

Nov 6, 20254 min read

Working in High-Crime Neighbourhoods: The Hidden Mental Load of Construction Workers

Construction crews working in high-crime neighbourhoods face a unique and often overlooked mental burden. Beyond the demands of the job itself, workers must navigate safety concerns, exposure to trauma, theft risks, and environmental stressors that can significantly impact mental health, focus, and jobsite safety.

Mental Health Pulse

Leslee Montgomery

Oct 7, 20256 min read

Crossing the Divide: When the Office Comes Calling

Transitioning from the construction field to the office is a common career step for experienced trades professionals, yet the emotional and psychological challenges of that shift are rarely discussed. Understanding the cultural and mental health impact of this transition can help the industry retain skilled workers and support long-term career development.

Mental Health Pulse

Leslee Montgomery

Sep 9, 20255 min read

A Legal-Safe Guide to Mental Health in Construction: Three Culture Shifts That Protect Your Crew

Mental health on construction sites is increasingly recognized as both a legal responsibility and a safety priority. This guide outlines three practical culture shifts that construction companies can implement to support worker wellbeing while reducing organizational risk.

Mental Health Pulse

Leslee Montgomery

Aug 5, 20255 min read

The Silent Struggle: Mental Health in the Crane Industry and Its Impact on Workforce Development

Jennifer Gabel of JK Crane explores mental health challenges in the crane industry and their impact on workforce development.

Mental Health Pulse

Jennifer Gabel

Jan 14, 20255 min read

Nimble Crane Wraps New Crane in Support of Project214 Veterans Initiative

Nimble Crane Wraps Latest Crane with Project214, Highlighting Commitment to Veterans and Community!

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Mental Health Pulse

Free Suicide Prevention Training Launches for Construction Workers

Carrying the Load: What Women in the Trades Show Us About Strength and Mental Health

Tactical Empathy: A Practical Path to Crane Operator Wellness

Psychological Safety Isn’t Just a Group Experience: Why Self-Esteem Still Matters on the Jobsite

Franna’s 2000th MAC25 Becomes a Powerful Symbol for Mental Health Awareness

Thruggling Through the Holidays: Managing Jobsite Stress in a Season That Stretches Everyone Thin

Making the Case for Psychological Hazards on the Energy Wheel

Working in High-Crime Neighbourhoods: The Hidden Mental Load of Construction Workers

Crossing the Divide: When the Office Comes Calling

A Legal-Safe Guide to Mental Health in Construction: Three Culture Shifts That Protect Your Crew

The Silent Struggle: Mental Health in the Crane Industry and Its Impact on Workforce Development

Nimble Crane Wraps New Crane in Support of Project214 Veterans Initiative

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