For Your Information: Construction Suicide Prevention Week (Sept. 9-13)

"September is National Suicide Prevention Month ( https://988lifeline.org/promote-national-suicide-prevention-month/ ), and September 9-13 is Construction Suicide Prevention Week ( https://constructionsuicideprevention.com/ ), an annual event promoting awareness of the unique challenges faced by construction workers, how they can contribute to mental health challenges, including suicide risk, and what can be done to reduce risk and save lives. Available resources include videos ( https://constructionsuicideprevention.com/resources/ ), toolbox talks ( https://constructionsuicideprevention.com/resources/toolbox-talks/ ), a social media toolkit and a sample Stand-Down agenda ( https://constructionsuicideprevention.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024_Agenda_Stand_Down.pdf ), and participants are encouraged to register their participation.

https://constructionsuicideprevention.com/how-to-participate/

For more information, see https://constructionsuicideprevention.com/ .

In addition, on Thursday, September 5, at 2 pm ET, CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training will host a webinar on Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry in conjunction with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP), and the Laborers Health and Safety Fund of North America (LHSNFA). Register here.: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SbMex3D0TsuZPQbQ84pQXw#/registration

As a reminder, OSHA’s poster, Suicide Prevention: 5 Things You Should Know ( https://www.osha.gov/publications/publication-products?publication_title=Suicide+Prevention%3A+5+Things+You+Should+Know+Poster ), handout, Role of Employers in Preventing Suicides ( https://www.osha.gov/publications/publication-products?publication_title=Role+of+Employers+in+Preventing+Suicides ), and fact sheet, Workplace Mental Health ( https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/OSHA4395.pdf ), are all available in English and Spanish.

We will share additional information as it becomes available. Please share this information with your stakeholders, as appropriate."

(Shared from Doug Kalinowski, Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs)