Safety Spotlight

Workforce mental health and substance use prevention are evolving in the asphalt and aggregates industries, driven by trends in psychological safety, recovery‑first training, recovery‑friendly workplaces, overdose reversal and suicide‑prevention training.

Alcohol awareness and workplace recovery programs help employers support crew health, reduce stigma, and promote safe, productive jobsites.

The AutoTMA work zone safety system combines AI, radar and cameras to detect errant vehicles and trigger alerts before a crash occurs.

The Construction Angels golf fundraiser ahead of CONEXPO‑CON/AGG 2026 brings OEMs together to support grieving construction families through a day of competition and camaraderie.

The CIASP has released a new guidebook, “Talking About Suicide in the Construction Industry,” to provide safe messaging strategies for conversations, training, and media.

Niftylift provides training, technology, and mobile app support to improve lift safety for asphalt plant workers performing maintenance at height.

Real-time impact detection systems like TrafFix Devices’ Sentinel are revolutionizing work zone safety by reducing response time, increasing visibility and saving lives.

Construction suicide prevention starts with a conversation—learn the signs, what to say, and how to support coworkers at risk with this guidance from Frank King.