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In construction, safety is measured by the number of people who return home at the end of a shift. We track recordables, monitor TRIR, and review near misses. But there is another number we too often avoid: how many of our colleagues are silently struggling—and how many we lose to suicide when the workday ends….
There were more than 7.8 million construction jobs in 2020, and the industry as a whole is expected to continue to grow, fueled by increased demand for residential housing, infrastructural upgrades and other projects. The workers in this industry are at risk of experiencing mental health concerns, with as many as one out of every five U.S. adults dealing with mental illness. Who…
The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) joins companies across the U.S. in drawing attention to efforts to ensure workers’ safety and well-being on construction jobsites during National Safety Week, May 1-5, 2017. While jobsite safety often includes discussions around injuries, hazards, incident reporting, and first aid, CFMA has been focused on promoting mental health and…
With more than 15 organizations pledging support, the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (the Alliance) initiated plans for broad-based communications during its inaugural teleconference and November call-to-action. In identifying opportunities to spread the word on this critical topic, Alliance members can shine the light on creating a zero suicide industry. The Construction Financial Management…
