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New research from Toolstation has revealed that two-thirds (65%) of tradespeople have never had a personal health check-up or lung screening, despite half (47%) being concerned about potential health risks associated with their work.
With November being Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Toolstation has teamed up with charity partner Macmillan to raise awareness of health risks in the construction industry and encourage both tradespeople and industry bodies to participate in regular check-ups and screenings.
The charity offers a ‘Macmillan at Work’ scheme, supplying training and resources to employers to enable them to provide better workplace support for employees living with or affected by cancer. By signing up to the scheme, employers will benefit from: Work and cancer toolkits; 5 free printed toolkits also available as PDF’s, and access to their Masterclass webinars led by expert trainers.
Toolstation head of marketing, Greg Richardson, says: “By working with Macmillan, we hope to encourage more tradespeople and industry bodies to regularly check up on both their own physical health, and their colleagues.”
The business has raised over £3m for Macmillan since the start of its partnership in 2020, allowing Macmillan to continue to provide vital support to those affected by cancer across the UK.
