In September 2019, representatives from numerous companies and organisations decided to form a new safety initiative, a scheme that would focus on guidance and supplying reputable services to all workers in need. A Dedicated Voice for Inclusive Collaboration by Everyone (ADVICE) has been launched today (17 December 2019) with these ideals.
During the early stages of the scheme’s development, it was agreed by all participating members that they all share the same vision and passion for workforce safety, so why not combine their resources, contacts and reputation to operate as one single voice to protect those in the infrastructure industry.
The ADVICE Health & Wellbeing scheme comprises of contractors, principal contractors and clients from the rail and construction sectors, including the Midland Metro Alliance. Other partners in this important endeavor are: Barhale, Bovis Homes, Ciras, Colas Rail, Ganymede Solutions, McGinley Support Services, Network Rail, RSS Infrastructure, Transport for Wales, Van-Elle Limited and Vital Human Resources.
Speaking of the launch of ADVICE, Jenny Mullet, Health and Wellbeing Manager at the Midland Metro Alliance, said: “There’s a ton of fantastic work going into this very important area of employee wellbeing from partners all across our industry. ADVICE will bring all of that good work together for the benefit of the men and women across the UK who work in construction and rail.”
The aim of the collaboration is to guide workers on issues, facts and research on subjects like debt guidance, health topics including cervical and testicular, bereavement support and mental health issues, with many more areas to be focused on in the coming months.