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Safety on the job site is important, but so is safety off the job site. Construction workers have a suicide rate 4 times higher than the national average. Michelle Walker is working to change that by raising awareness for suicide prevention in the construction industry. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

This week kicks off the 2024 Construction Suicide Prevention Week. Last year, the General Contractors, Construction Managers, and Trades led our FCE teams and did a great job of creating global awareness and participation. In response to their feedback and the success of the initiative, FCE is making this an annual event. It’s a week where the #constructionindustry comes together to re-affirm a commitment to workers health, mental well-being, and #suicideprevention. We support our trades, employees, and the construction industry through our Culture of Caring. The statistics are more than alarming. In the US, the rate of suicide for construction workers is 5.5 times the rate of all other fatalities on a construction jobsite according to the most recent economic data. Let’s take the time to learn how we can support each other and become a well-being and suicide prevention advocate.  Inclusive of our focus on suicide prevention and mental well-being resources this year, contractors on our sites will have amazing speakers, wellness fairs, promotional items and more. This creates opportunities to learn and engage the experts about putting their resources into action. Great job by all in joining us this week to not only bring awareness and attention to a very important issue, but to show solidarity and create an environment to help us all learn how to care better for each other. The Future is What We Build.  #IAmIntel #SuicidePreventionWeek

Construction Suicide Prevention Week: September 9-13 This week, the construction industry, alongside safety and mental health advocates, is uniting for Construction Suicide Prevention Week to raise awareness about the critical mental health challenges in the field. The statistics are alarming: 🔹 The CDC reports that the construction industry has the second-highest suicide rate in the U.S., with 53.3 suicides per 100,000 workers. 🔹 Nationwide, approximately 123 people die by suicide each day, equating to one life lost every 12 minutes (SafeBuild Alliance). The Role of Raincoat Roofing Company in Suicide Prevention At Raincoat Roofing, we recognize the importance of addressing mental health in the roofing sector, where workers face unique stressors: Exposure to the Elements: Roofers work in extreme weather, which can be both physically and mentally draining. Safety Risks: The dangers of working at heights and with heavy materials can increase stress and anxiety. Project Pressure: Meeting tight deadlines with precision adds to the mental burden. At Raincoat Roofing, we are committed to prioritizing the mental health of our employees. During Construction Suicide Prevention Week—and throughout the year. The safety and well-being of construction professionals should always be a top priority. Let's continue to raise awareness and make a difference. hashtag #MentalHealthMatters hashtag #ConstructionSafety hashtag #SuicidePrevention hashtag #RoofingIndustry

Next week is Construction Suicide Prevention Week. Let's all take a moment to learn how we can support each other. Check out this article for more info:💙 #Roofing #MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention

Beginning in one month, Construction Suicide Prevention Awareness Week runs September 9-13, 2024. During that week the construction industry will come together in a powerful moment of remembrance to honor those we’ve lost and to re-commit to preventing further loss of life. The rate of death by suicide for construction workers is 5.5 times the rate of all other construction fatalities on the jobsite. The rate of suicide in construction is more than four times higher than the general population. (Source: BLS) With more than 8 million (and rising) workers in the industry, it is critical that we place as much focus on mental health in our workforce as much as we do the physical. FHC will be participating to show our commitment to getting every person home and back to the shop and jobsite healthy every day. We’re looking out for our employees, our project partners, and our competitors. We encourage you and your company to do the same for this important cause. #suicideprevention #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

It was such a privilege to present on mental health awareness and suicide prevention in the construction industry to our teams! The statistics associated with this topic in the industry are truly alarming. However, we have the power to change the narrative, change the stigma, and change those statistics. Talking saves lives. #cultureofcare #mentalhealthmatters

September is suicide prevention month. The suicide death rate for construction workers was 2.4 times higher than all industries (46.1 vs. 19.5 per 100,000 full time employees) in 2022. If you or someone you know need help there are many services available. #MentalHealthAwareness #2Tough2Talk #IndustryLeaders

𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 September 9-13 is Construction Suicide Prevention Week. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) and the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) are partnering with construction companies and labor organizations to increase awareness and encourage action on the issue of mental health in the construction industry.  Unfortunately, in the United States, suicide is one of the leading causes of death for working-age adults. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,   the suicide rate in the construction industry is almost 4 times higher than that of the population at large. Michigan’s foremost construction trade association, the Associated General Contractors of Michigan (ACG), has joined efforts with trade associations across the nation to promote suicide prevention and mental health awareness in the construction industry. Their goals are: ● to provide information and resources to increase awareness about the problem; ● to foster open discussion about the problem; and  ● to foster a caring culture in the construction industry.  “The construction industry in Michigan is embracing a no worker left behind position on addressing mental health issues,” said Damian Hill, president of ACG. “Everyone has a role to play and can literally be a lifeline for those most in need in our industry.” From 2021 to 2022, the number of reported suicides for Michigan construction and extraction workers increased by 65%, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The increase began when construction work slowed down during 2021 because of the COVID pandemic. However, even when work increased in 2022, the suicides continued, which indicated that there were still ongoing mental health challenges to be confronted in the construction industry. It’s important for the State of Michigan to continue to invest in the mental health and safety of its construction workforce. To learn more visit https://lnkd.in/ebtQWFKR. 

The construction industry has one of the highest rates of suicide at 53.3 per 100,000 U.S. workers. That rate is four times greater than the national average and five times greater than all other construction fatalities combined. Through our Focus 4 + 1 Safety Program, we're taking a comprehensive approach to job site safety, with a special emphasis on mental health. Why? Because the construction industry faces unique challenges when it comes to supporting the overall well-being of workers. Long hours, physically demanding work, and high-stress environments can take a major toll. With the construction industry having one of the highest rates of suicide, our "plus one" is dedicated to proactively addressing the mental health of our team. From our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program to peer support networks, we're bolstering our culture where speaking up about hardships and problems is okay. To us, safety isn't just about helmets and safety harnesses. It's about ensuring our employees have the physical, mental, and emotional support they need to succeed on and off the job site. #FocusOn4Plus1 #EmployeeWellbeing #MentalHealth #Support #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #constructionsafetyweek #constructionsafety #employeesupport #constructionlife #safetyfirst #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthmonth #mentalhealthwarrior #mentalhealthmonday

To wrap up #NationalSafetyMonth this June, we're reflecting on our new partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) we launched earlier this year to address a critical safety issue—protecting our colleagues' mental health. Today, the U.S. construction industry faces a tragic reality—having one of the highest suicide rates of any occupation. In fact, the number of lives lost to suicide in the industry is nearly 5x higher than the number of lives lost in jobsite safety incidents. These are safety statistics that together, we must change. Our multiyear partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is an effort to do just that. To start, our goal is to reach more than 500,000 U.S. construction workers over the next five years by developing industry-specific suicide prevention programs and resources. More here: https://lnkd.in/gY8ikWhb #Bechtel chairman and CEO Brendan Bechtel, recently shared the parallels that we can draw between the progress we've made with physical safety, to how we can better care for our colleagues' mental health: "30 years ago, [Bechtel] and some of our peers decided the only acceptable number of people to lose or to hurt on a construction site, is zero. And it took us 30 years to get there, but we're there… There's a playbook that our industry knows how to execute really, really well because we've done it with physical safety—there's no reason we couldn't do the same for mental health, particularly if it's killing five times as many people as physical safety is on our jobs." 📽️⬇️ Learn more and get involved:🔗https://lnkd.in/gY8ikWhb #NationalSafetyMonth