Welcome to the Summer issue of North East Connections, BEAR Scotland’s North East Stakeholder Newsletter.
In this issue you’ll read about the latest projects from the North East trunk road network as well as how BEAR Scotland got involved in a national campaign that raised awareness of abuse directed at roadworkers.
The report includes the shocking statistics that:
- One in four of staff surveyed said that the abuse they have experienced at work has affected their mental health.
- Almost one in ten staff said they’ve been subject to physical abuse in the past year.
- One in five reported having missiles thrown at them in the past year.
- Nearly two out of three roadworkers have been verbally abused by passing motorists.