NFRC Weather the Storm

Campaign to Promote Better Wellbeing

When working at height, tiredness, distraction, stress or feeling overwhelmed can affect judgement, communication, concentration and decision-making. This can increase the likelihood of mistakes, unsafe choices or important warning signs being missed. In a high-risk environment, even a momentary lapse can have serious, and sometimes fatal, consequences.

NFRC resources and guidance

Check your wellbeing forecast

Weather the Storm is a practical way to check in with ourselves and the people around us.

Just like the weather, our mental wellbeing can change quickly. We may feel sunny and able to cope one day, but under pressure, unsettled or stormy the next.

The campaign encourages everyone to pause, recognise how they are feeling and start a conversation when something does not seem right.

Notice, listen and support

Weather the Storm is not about diagnosing mental ill health or expecting workers to deal with problems alone. It is about:

knowing when it’s time to ask for support, or help someone else find it, before difficulties become a crisis.
spotting when you’re not feeling yourself, or when someone around you may be struggling.
Listening without judgement, to yourself and to others.
encouraging open and honest conversations and making it easier to do so.

Creating a supportive workplace

Everyone has a role to play in creating a working environment where people feel able to speak honestly about their wellbeing, whether you employ others, work as part of a team or work for yourself.

This means:

knowing how to recognise when you or someone else may be struggling and being prepared to respond appropriately;
ensuring support is visible and easy to access.
knowing where to go for help when its needed, ensuring support is visible and easy to access.
taking wellbeing into account when managing workloads, deadlines, working hours and other pressures.

Start the conversation

A simple check-in can make a real difference. By making wellbeing part of everyday conversations, we can look after ourselves and each other, strengthen our teams and help everyone return home safely.

Weather the Storm: pledge support

Any organisation or individual can pledge their support for the Weather the Storm campaign.

By pledging your support, you confirm that you have read and understood the guidance and are committed to putting its principles into practice, helping to make wellbeing part and parcel of health and safety in roofing – whether you work for yourself, work with others or employ a team.

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By pledging your support, you demonstrate your commitment to:

Making wellbeing part of everyday roofing culture, whether you work for yourself, work with others or employ a team.
Taking time to check in with yourself and colleagues.
Recognising when you or a colleague is struggling, and knowing when to ask for help.
Knowing where to go for help when it’s needed, with support clearly signposted, visible and easy to access.
Encouraging an environment where speaking up about wellbeing is seen as a strength, not a weakness.
Making wellbeing part and parcel of health and safety, not something that’s only talked about when there’s a problem.

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Please tick to confirm your acceptance

Are you an NFRC Member or a contractor registered with NFRC CPS.

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Yes, NFRC Supplier Member

Yes, NFRC CPS Registered Contractor

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