Health and Wellbeing

Mental health and wellbeing are serious issues across the country, affecting all areas of society. Discover the range of tools, training and resources we’ve designed to help manage and prevent mental ill-health in the rail industry.

An effective method for managing risks is to design out the hazards related to new or renewed assets and processes. RSSB has developed resources to support capability improvements in health by design.

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a broad term used to describe injuries and or conditions that can affect our musculoskeletal system. This could be bones, joints and ligaments, muscles or tendons. MSDs are characterised by symptoms such as pain and discomfort, stiffness, or loss of mobility. The onset of MSDs can be through a one off, traumatic event or underlying condition, but often they can occur spontaneously without any warning. 

Data has helped make Britain’s railways one of the safest in the world. We want to do the same for safety. RSSB are working with members from across the industry to implement a health and wellbeing data programme, to improve the lives of the industry’s workforce.