The construction industry is raising awareness and encouraging open discussion about mental health and substance abuse to reduce suicide in the workforce. The COVID-19 pandemic has added stress, anxiety, and fear to contractors’ already high risk of suicide. We can all agree this is a scary subject and we need to address the public health crisis in our country. But how do we heal our workforce? Please use the following resources to help you spot warning signs, start the conversation, and provide support to those who need it – which can save lives. It takes construction professionals at all levels working together and with their risk partners to build a culture of caring and prevention.
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This session was recorded as part of AGC’s 2021 Construction Risk Management Conference -- Part 1: First-Half Outlook (Jan. 26-28, 2021).
Featured Presenters
- AGC of America (, Director, Diversity & Inclusion and Member Engagement)
- CSDZ (, VP Workforce Risk and Worker Wellbeing)
- Willis Towers Watson (WTW) (, South Regional Construction Leader)
In Recent AGC News*
- The Alaska Contractor&Բ;“” (Winter 2021)
- ҵ of Wyoming News and Views “” at pg. 20 (4th Quarter 2020)
- Constructor Magazine&Բ;“” (Oct. 15, 2020)
- Construction Employers Podcast – (Oct. 12, 2020)
*Content courtesy of CSDZ’s Cal Beyer, a national advocate for worker wellbeing in the construction industry.
National Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - NIOSH -
- CDC Data on Suicide Risk ()
- CDC COVID-19 for Employers and Employees (updated mental health guidelines for contractors)
- (text “HEAL” to 741741)
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- (800-273-8255)
- OSHA - Construction Industry -
AGC National/Chapter Websites
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- Associated General Contractors of Northwest Ohio
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