A new report commissioned International SOS Foundation warns the coronavirus is taking a “significant” toll on the mental health of offshore workers in the oil & gas industry.
Remote working has had an impact on employees’ mental health before the pandemic. With the dangerous, physical, and high-pressure nature of the work, twelve-hour shifts and night work, along with working away from home for extended periods.
Most common negative emotional outcomes of Remote Rotational Work
40%
suffered from suicidal thoughts
37%
suffered from loneliness
23%
from emotional exhaustion
29%
met the benchmark for clinical
The coronavirus has not only increased potential health and safety risks, there is also a greater risk of accidents on site and challenges to maintaining productivity levels. With offshore workers living and travelling in physically close to one another, there are fewer opportunities for social distancing than in other industries.
65%
increased the demands of their job
56%
increased their stress and anxiety levels
55%
working hours increased
49%
were more concerned for their personal safety
Therefore It is pertinent that organisations implement the appropriate preventative measures to ensure that their workforce is protected. Find out more about our Mental Health First Aid Training
To read the full article:
https://www.internationalsosfoundation.org/remote-rotational-worker-survey
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