CONSTRUCTION WORKERS MENTAL HEALTH: AN ISSUE OF CONCERN

Owing to the complexity of the work and the workplace setting, the construction industry has been identified as one of the worst for poor mental health. As poor mental wellbeing has an impact on people, organizations, as well as societies, it is crucial to guarantee that construction personnel maintain proper mental wellbeing. This study aims to assess the sorts of mental health problems that Nigerian construction workers experience. To gather primary data, a survey form was designed and distributed electronically to build environment specialists participating in construction works. The results of the survey were then analyzed using a social science statistical software (SPSS v26.0). The findings suggest that construction workers face a variety of mental health challenges, with fatigue, feeling overwhelmed, sleeping too much or too little, stress, and having little or no energy topping the list. The study indicates that mental health difficulties on construction sites are a severe problem that need immediate action. As a result, the study suggests that construction workers receive regular training on mental health and its symptoms.