CCE September Newsletter
Monthly Spotlight
Suicide Prevention Month
WHY IS CONSTRUCTION THE MOST AT-RISK INDUSTRY FOR SUICIDE DEATHS?
Male-dominated industries tend to have more suicides. The macho, tough guy, and stoic nature of construction workers can even discourage those who are most at risk for suicide from seeking help. Men, especially white men in their early 20's through their 50's, account for the bulk of suicides.
According to the Centers for Disease Prevention, construction occupations have the highest rate of suicide, as well as the highest number of suicides across all occupational groups. To combat these statistics, contractors, unions, associations, industry service providers and project owners must work together to STAND up for suicide prevention.
STAND UP FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
Download the brand new Toolbox Talks App!
Discover, discuss, and document over 100 Toolbox Talks! The Toolbox Talks app makes it simple to find safety talks for both construction and marine industries in English and Spanish. Find a talk to review, then document your safety briefing with a signature capture form that generates a PDF of the meeting details that you can email or save to your device.
Upcoming Events
View the full events calendar to see what’s happening this month.
THANK YOU to all of our partners--we couldn't have had a successful year without you! Look at what we accomplished together:
Register today for Diversity in the Construction Trades hosted by Workforce Snohomish and ANEW.
Canvas Best Practices: Basics and Tips for Student Engagement
Missed the webinar? View the resources here:
Canvas Best Practices: Basics and Tips for Student Engagement
North America’s Building Trades Union’s Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3)
MC3 introduces students to the different building trades and teaches them the skills necessary to successfully apply for a registered apprenticeship, debt-free education. We partner with Building Trades Councils, school districts, contractors, and community groups across the country to provide eager students with an opportunity to earn a competitive salary and benefits.
For more information contact Nicole Schwartz, Program Manager at nschwartz@nabtu.org
Are You Participating?
Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls
September 14-18
The 7th National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls is quickly approaching! This annual event, part of the OSHA-NIOSH-CPWR Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction, serves as an opportunity to pause and re-focus on falls -- a leading cause of death in construction.
Thank you for keeping in touch with us! If we can help support a project, an upcoming event, or connect you with resources please let us know.
Kind Regards,
Kristi Grassman
Director, Construction Center of Excellence
