In a piece first published in RailReview Q4-2021, associate Natalie Edwards and senior knowledge development lawyer Leanne Raven discuss mental health in the rail industry. Drawing on findings from a recent survey by the Rail Safety and Standards Board – which found that 43% of rail employee respondents met the criteria for a clinical mental health condition – the article considers the impact on organisations of poor mental health, the legal duties employers have in terms of their employees' mental health, practical steps employers can take, and the likely impact of the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail on mental health in the industry.
To find out more, click below.