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More construction employees are lost to death by suicide than any other cause. The construction industry has a suicide rate that is four times greater than the national average.  September 9 to 13, 2024, is Construction Suicide Prevention Week, a week dedicated to raising awareness about the unique challenges construction workers face that lead to a higher-than-average number of suicides, and to providing resources to help prevent those deaths.  Together, we can save lives.

Male construction workers are more at risk for suicide compared to nearly all other industries. As this week is Construction Suicide Prevention Week, take the opportunity to discuss suicide risks with all your employees. Learn more here 👉https://hubs.ly/Q02PjKLh0 #construction #suicidepreventionmonth #constructionsuicidepreventionweek

Daily Safety Tip for Contractors - Teh Construction Industry Ranks #1 in Suicide Prevalence. How and why is suicide awareness/prevention a construction issue? Statistically speaking, 78% of suicides are by men, there are 53 suicides for every 100,000 construction workers, and the rate of death by suicide is 5x's higher than other construction related deaths combined. Awareness is one of the first steps towards prevention; signs that someone may be struggling include: Irritability, isolated/withdrawn, performing risky behaviors (acting unsafe), and substance abuse. #suicideprevention #awareness

September 9-16 is Construction Suicide Prevention Week. While we often focus on work site safety, suicides cause nearly five times more fatalities than job site safety incidents among construction workers. If you or someone you know is in crisis or struggling, there are resources to help. Click the link below for information on how you can help to prevent suicide in our industry, and resources for those who may be struggling. https://lnkd.in/enGwH8Wc

The construction industry puts heavy demands on workers, including intense physical labor and unpredictable work environments. The work presents a unique set of challenges that can take a toll on mental well-being. We see you. We hear you. And the world is a better place with you in it. Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP) #WorldSuicidePreventionDay https://hubs.la/Q02M9T4n0

Daily Safety Tip for Contractors - The Construction Industry Ranks #1 in Suicide Prevalence! How and why is suicide awareness/prevention a construction issue? Statistically speaking, 78% of suicides are by men, there are 53 suicides for every 100,000 construction workers, and the rate of death by suicide is 5x's higher than other construction related deaths combined. Awareness is one of the first steps towards prevention; signs that someone may be struggling include: Irritability, isolated/withdrawn, performing risky behaviors (acting unsafe), and substance abuse. #suicide #awareness #prevention

This week, along with many others in the construction industry, we observe Construction Suicide Prevention Week - a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique challenges our workers face that can lead to suicide, and how we can work together to prevent it. Throughout the week, G.A. West will hold company-wide safety meetings focused on suicide prevention and fostering open conversations on how we can better support our employees. For more information about Construction Suicide Prevention Week, click here: https://lnkd.in/g8HFRcge . . . . . #gawestandco #GAWest #gawestandcompany #industrialcontractors #industrialconstruction #constructionindustry #construction #contractors #industrial #constructionsuicidepreventionweek #constructionsuicideprevention #constructionsuicidepreventionweek2024

This #SuicidePreventionMonth, let's confront a harsh reality — every day, 14-15 construction workers take their own lives. Now more than ever, it’s crucial to take action and support suicide prevention in our industry. Safety starts with what's under the hardhat. https://lnkd.in/giaxihy7 #CreateSAFEcultures #SetptmeberStandUp #SuicidePreventionMonth

It's time to draw attention to this very important issue in construction: #988hotline #construction #suicideprevention

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