Items Tagged with 'mental health'

Construction workers are more likely to die by suicide or overdose than every other workplace-related fatality combined. Learn how to prevent such tragedies at this IRE educational session.

GAF supported a mental health and recovery center in Peru, Ill., the location of its fifth polyiso plant, as part of its GAF Community Matters initiative by donating materials for a new roof.

OSHA and Associated Builders and Contractors are joining forces with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to help prevent further tragedies in the construction industry.

Power Home Remodeling is offering five additional days of paid time off for veterans to attend any Veteran Affairs appointments, especially related to mental health counseling.

The SPFA will host an informative webinar led by Beyer on suicide prevention, which will be accessible at no cost to all in the construction industry.

A study shows that men working in construction have one of the highest suicide rates compared to other industries. Their rate of suicide is about four times higher than the general population.

As the CDC rolls out new guidelines for fully vaccinated people, it's also updating recommendations for the construction industry to track its workers' mental and physical health.