Suicide Prevention Resources for the Construction Industry

With 53.2 suicides per 100 thousand workers, construction has among the greatest suicide rate of any industry, according to Centers for Disease Control. This suicide rate is over four times higher than the national suicide average and five times higher than all construction deaths combined.

September is the National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month- a time to exchange information and resources and reach out to those affected by suicide.

Workwear Guru has joined the call to raise awareness and spread hope to prevent suicides by interviewing several mental health experts, statisticians and health and safety professionals. The aim of the study is to educate and encourage all stakeholders to use all the resources available, familiarize themselves with the problem and better implement suicide prevention strategies.

View the full study here. Below are some additional resources from AsphaltPro Magazine.

Candid Safety Promotes Mental Health and Prevents Suicide

Prevent Suicide Among Your Construction Crew

Construction Safety’s Next Frontier: Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry

Build Protective Factors Against Mental Health Crises, Suicide Risk

Help Leaders & Employees Handle the Pressures of Construction