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Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Construction Workplace

September 10, 2020

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This presentation was recorded on September 10, 2020 and featured a panel of industry professionals addressing the topics of mental health and suicide prevention in the construction industry.

In the midst of a global pandemic, the mental health and wellbeing of employees and laborers in the construction industry is of paramount concern and importance.

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In this webinar, we were joined by an industry panel to speak on these important topics and share:

  • Current industry statistics
  • Factors leading to suicide risk and depression
  • Insight on alcohol and substance abuse
  • Leadership and communication tools
  • Practical solutions for addressing these issues

Panelists included:

Cal Beyer, CWP
VP of Workforce Risk & Worker Wellbeing
CSDZ

Aubrey Newton
Director
NW LECET

Nick Deutsch
Senior Project Manager
Mortenson Construction

Rod Majors
General Superintendent
Granite Construction

Meeting Links & Additional Resources

Articles

US Construction Industry Closing the Gap on Suicide Prevention Efforts

Why Mental Health in the Construction Industry Cannot Be Ignored

 

Meeting Links

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