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The construction industry builds the infrastructure that powers our communities. Yet behind this vital work lies a devastating paradox: The very workers who construct our foundations are facing a mental health crisis that threatens to undermine their own. In construction, people are trained to spot hazards before someone gets hurt. But what happens when the …
Editor’s note: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We encourage you, the leaders of the construction industry, to support your employees through their mental health struggles and to seek help for yourself too, when needed. There are many resources linked below. Please share them with your teams. Historically, mental health was considered a taboo topic …
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the construction industry has one of the highest rates of suicide among U.S. industries, with 1,000 workers dying from construction-related work accidents in 2022 compared to 6,000 who died by suicide. The hard truth is that this means construction workers are six times more likely to jump …