Why Safety Professionals Can't Ignore the Mental Health Crisis in Construction
Wednesday 25 March
1:40 pm - 2:20 pm
High Risk Safety Summit
Construction teams are under pressure like never before, and mental health crises are on the rise. Rising stress, burnout, and mental health crises are affecting crews on every site, yet traditional safety systems often overlook the human side of risk. This panel brings together leading safety and mental health experts to explore the hidden threats to worker wellbeing, reveal how safety leaders can intervene before crises escalate, and provide practical steps to make worksites safer, healthier, and more resilient.
Speakers

Jorgen Gullestrup
Chief Executive Officer
MATES Australia

Dr. Carol Hon
Associate Professor in Construction Management and Quantity Surveying
Queensland University of Technology

Georgina Poole
Co-Founder & Director
Event Learning Australia

Joel Anderson
CEO
Foremind

Sandra Lovaas
Chief People Officer
Lendlease