At Laird Safety Solutions, we believe that safety is about more than high-vis jackets, hard hats, and risk assessments. It’s about people. True workplace safety includes the unseen challenges too – and mental health is one of the most important parts of that picture.

Across every industry, mental health struggles are more common than many realise. Stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout don’t wear warning labels, but they can impact individuals and teams just as much as any physical hazard. They affect focus, relationships, and decision-making, and they can change the course of someone’s life. A healthy, supportive workplace isn’t just good practice – it’s essential to the wellbeing and resilience of any organization.

We want to make it clear: you’re not alone. Whether you’re experiencing difficulties yourself or you’re worried about someone you work with, talking about mental health should never feel like a weakness. Opening that conversation is a strength. Every conversation matters, and every small action – a check-in, a kind word, or encouraging someone to seek help – can make a real difference.

Laird Safety Solutions stands for a culture where mental wellbeing is valued just as much as physical safety. We are passionate about creating workplaces that care for people as whole human beings – where support is accessible, where conversations are normal, and where no one feels they have to struggle in silence.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please don’t wait. Reach out to a friend, a colleague, your GP, or one of the many excellent organisations that offer support, such as:

Samaritans  – Call 116 123 (24/7, free, confidential)

Mind – www.mind.org.uk

Mental Health UK – www.mentalhealth-uk.org

Together, we can build safer, stronger workplaces where mental health is part of the conversation – and part of the solution.