Why Suicide Prevention is a Construction Leadership Issue
Provider: Mason Contractors Association of America
Discipline: Safety
Credits: 1.00
Before COVID-19, construction and society had a mental health, substance misuse and suicide problem. The unprecedented uncertainty of COVID-19 created major stress, anxiety, fear and worries among workers and their families. This session focuses on WHY these topics are a leadership imperative for construction leaders at all levels throughout the US construction industry. Construction is the number two ranked occupation for rate of suicide among all occupations. Learn what you can do to help promote mental wellbeing and reduce risk of substance misuse and suicide in your company and our industry.
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate how to break the stigma of mental health and suicide
- Illustrate why mental health and suicide prevention are workplace issues
- Identify the industry and demographic risk factors that lead to suicide
- Recognize the resources for employers to address these topics with employees and families
For more information please visit www.masoncontractors.org or contact Mason Contractors Association of America at 800-536-2225.
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