Hydraulics specialist Pirtek UK & Ireland has launched Under the Hard Hat Day, urging leaders across engineering, construction, manufacturing and other industrial sectors to take meaningful action on mental health, particularly among male workers in ‘hard hat’ industries.
The national awareness day has been created as Pirtek’s ongoing commitment to breaking the silence around mental health in sectors where long hours, physical demands and job insecurity are common, and where struggles are often hidden.
Under the Hard Hat (UTHH) was first launched on October 17th 2024 in partnership with men’s suicide prevention charity Andy’s Man Club and former special forces soldier Ollie Ollerton.
This builds on the findings of a mental health survey commissioned by Pirtek aimed at hard hat workers. Of the 343 respondents surveyed, 94% had experienced stress, anxiety or loneliness at work, nearly 40% had taken time off because of it, and over half felt uncomfortable speaking up. The silence is costing lives, and UTHH is a call to change that.
To get involved in Under the Hard Hat Day, Pirtek is encouraging industrial businesses to consider hosting ‘toolbox talks’ designed for teams to take a moment out of their day, get together, and have a conversation. These sessions are a powerful way to show mental health matters, spot early signs of struggle and build a culture of support.
Visit pirtek.co.uk/under-the-hard-hat-day to learn more about Pirtek’s Under the Hard Hat campaign.
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