Construction Industry Faces Gambling Crisis
Many construction workers have gambled in the past year.
In short, gambling is common.
Most construction workers have gambled in the past year.
Some construction workers gamble a lot.
What's next?
More needs to be done to stop gambling.
Gambling is a big problem on construction sites.
A study found that many construction workers gamble.
Some workers gamble too much.
This is very alarming.
The national average is lower than the construction industry average.
Many workers gamble too much.
Jay Begic gambled a lot.
He gambled on his phone during work.
He didn't recognize the impact of his gambling.
His gambling affected his work.
He wasn't focused on his job.
Gambling helplines are available.
Younger workers are more likely to gamble.
A study found that many young workers gamble.
Young workers gamble online and on sports.
Dr Anna Denejkina led the research.
The research found a link between gambling and stress.
The findings confirm what clinicians have seen.
Alex Kalliris says the research was needed.
Many workers in rehab have a gambling problem.
The research found that workers gamble on many things.
Poker machines are not the biggest problem anymore.
David Atkin says accessibility is a problem.
Gambling on phones is a safety risk.
The shift to online betting was unexpected.
Online betting is a danger for construction workers.
Construction workers are at risk of accidents.
Jay Begic had an accident while gambling.
He came close to losing everything.
He thought about ending his life.
A colleague helped him get help.
Jay Begic is still working in construction.
The problem is cultural.
Social engagement can lead to high-risk gambling.
Gambling is seen as normal in the industry.
Pressure to conform is a problem.
Workers are unlikely to seek help.
Everyone deserves to go to work safely.
The solution is to address the issue as a crisis.
The issue needs to be talked about.
Some sites have training to recognize problem gambling.
Foundation House advocates for on-site training.
Mirvac has a proactive approach to worker wellbeing.
The program is working at a construction site in Sydney.
Mirvac is committed to health and wellbeing.
Labor needs to figure out how to deliver reforms.
More needs to be done to regulate platforms.
People need to speak up.
Conversations can change lives.
If you need help, call.
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