Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention
Construction Industry Alliance Building Awareness for Suicide Prevention
BUILD AWARENESS
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 20s through their 50s, account for the bulk of suicides.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 97 percent of the U.S. construction workforce is male and according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 38 percent of construction workers in the U.S. in 2018 were between the ages 45 and 64.
With their mission-oriented mindsets, many veterans choose construction as a career. With an estimated 22 suicides per day, veterans are also at a higher risk of suicide than the general population.STAND up for suicide prevention today
Layoffs due to seasonal work or economic downturns can have significant consequences. Not only does this increase the stress related to loss of income, but job loss also means employees may lose medical benefits and/or access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs).
STAND UP FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
There are approximately three jobsite fatalities in construction every day and an estimated 10 to 12 suicides among construction workers. In the construction industry, mental health awareness and suicide prevention are just as important as job safety issues.
Now is the time for the industry to STAND up for suicide prevention and address it as a health and safety priority by creating safe cultures, providing training to identify and help those at risk, raising awareness about the suicide crisis in construction, normalizing conversations around suicide and mental health, and ultimately decreasing the risks associated with suicide in construction.
Contractors, unions, industry associations, industry service providers and project owners must work together. Pledge to STAND up for suicide prevention. Promote the principles outlined in the pledge. Connect your people with the resources so they know how to safely ask the right questions and get the right help.
Suicide Prevention Tools
Construction Industry Alliance
Free Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Posters!
The Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention has developed posters to be used for mental health awareness on the job site and office. They are listed on their website and are free to anyone wanting to print and use them.
SAVE LIVES
Whether you are a construction owner, executive, manager, supervisor or field laborer, there are practical steps you can take to help save lives.
RESOURCES
Construction + Suicide Prevention: Why Is This an Industry Imperative?
Construction + Suicide Prevention: 10 Action Steps Companies Can Take to Save Lives
Get Help!
GET HELP NOW
If you are thinking about suicide or are in need of help, there are several free resources that provide confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are concerned that a friend, family member or co-worker is at risk for suicide, you can also reach out to these resources for help.
