Suicide Prevention is Jobsite Safety

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Construction workers are 5 times more likely to die by suicide than from a job-site accident, which is one of the highest rates of any occupation. Suicide is a real and urgent safety risk.

Making suicide prevention part of your daily safety culture means:

• Talking about mental health in safety meetings.
• Posting resources like the 988 Lifeline and Crisis Text Line (Text HELLO to 741741).
• Reminding each other: It’s okay not to be okay.

SMACNA, SMOHIT, and CIASP offer resources to help you learn more about reducing these rates in the construction space. These tools include:

• SMACNA’s Mental Health and Substance Abuse Hub
• SMOHIT Website
• CIASP Toolbox Talks

Safety isn’t just about PPE and fall protection. It’s also about protecting what’s under the hard hat. Take a moment to learn more about how you can help and ensure everyone returns to work every day.