Job stress affects 70 % of construction workers , according to a new University of Cambridge study
A study conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge has revealed that at least 70 % of people in the construction industry report feeling stressed at work , and this not only has a negative impact on job performance but also personal life . The findings highlight the urgent need for effective strategies to combat workplace stress .
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The construction industry is the largest in the world and is currently facing a mental health crisis . In the UK , construction employees are almost four times more likely to take their own lives compared to workers in other sectors . Poor mental health is a common experience in the construction sector and has significant implications . Job stress is estimated to cost the UK economy a staggering £ 28 billion annually , while in the United States and other parts of the world , the financial toll is also high . Stress can lead to decreased productivity , increased sickness , and higher employee turnover . If left unmanaged , chronic stress poses serious risks to physical and mental health and can lead to chronic illnesses , such as cancer and heart disease .
The study , published in the Healthcare Journal , gathered data from participants across 12 UK employers in the construction industry , the largest global economy industry , accounting for 13 % of the world ’ s GDP . Key findings indicate that 70 % of people reported their jobs as being either moderately stressful , very stressful , or extremely stressful . Results show that 80 % of people signalled that work stress can negatively impact their jobs , and 75 % indicated that stress can negatively impact their personal lives . The major sources of stress were found to be high workloads , tight deadlines , and situations not being under one ’ s control . Responsibility for the safety of others emerged as another stressor .
Hitachi Energy to help Sweden ’ s transmission grid increase power capacity systems , expected to be operational by 2030 . This technology is cost-effective and eco-efficient , as it improves the power transfer capacity of existing power lines . With more power transmitted , an additional one million households will be served .
H itachi Energy , along with consortium partner Kanonaden Entreprenad Mälardalen AB , will deploy Sweden ’ s largest-ever power quality solution for Svenska kraftnät to increase the capacity of existing transmission lines and increase the country ’ s renewable energy consumption from hydro and wind resources in North Sweden .
The consortium order is worth US $ 300 million ( 3 billion SEK ), for which Hitachi Energy will install up to 10 series compensation
“ Hitachi Energy ’ s power quality solution will play an important role in helping Sweden achieve energy security and accelerate its transition to clean energy ,” said Niklas Persson , Managing Director of Hitachi Energy ’ s Business Unit Grid Integration . “ Our compensation systems will reliably transfer renewable power from northern generation sources to the southern urban areas , the country ’ s economic engine . This will mitigate one of the Swedish grid ’ s main challenges of transmission line losses by increasing system efficiency and ensuring a seamless delivery of renewable power to high-consumption centres .”
By installing a series of compensation systems at one or more suitable points in a power grid , it is possible to increase the transmitted power by up to 50 % through new and existing power lines . From an electrical point of view , a series-compensated system enables more power to be transmitted over existing power lines and improves the voltage stability in a power grid . Series compensation offers valuable economic and environmental benefits .
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