Newsletter Focuses on Preventing Suicides and Overdoses among Construction Workers
https://www.cpwr.com/research/research-to-practice-r2p/r2p-library/other-resources-for-stakeholders/mental-health-addiction/mental-health-newsletter-sign-up/NABTU and CPWR have developed a quarterly newsletter to help the construction industry prevent suicides and deaths from opioids. REASON (Resources and Effective programs Addressing Suicides and Opioids Now) provides comprehensive solutions, important research, and free resources that highlight these issues and the positive steps being taken to address them. Sign up and read past issues.
WHAT’S NEW
7th Edition of Chart Book Rolls Out
For 30 years, The Construction Chart Book–The U.S. Construction Industry and Its Workers has been an unparalleled source of information. The 7th edition features a new format: interactive dashboards with dynamic key findings and charts that update with selected filters.
New Fact Sheet on Using Cut-Off Saws Safely
CPWR’s review of OSHA’s Fatality Inspection Data revealed numerous fatal and serious injuries involving cut-off saws, highlighting the severe risks created by improper use. Our new fact sheet provides essential safety information on proper cut-off saw operation to help prevent struck-by injuries, fatalities, and exposure to hazardous silica dust.
NEW PUBLICATIONS FROM RESEARCH
WEBINARS
Thursday, September 11th at 2:00 PM Eastern (30-45 minutes)
New Data on Mental Health among Construction Workers & Other CPWR Resources
Mental health issues such as anxiety, psychological distress, and suicide remain prevalent among construction workers. This Construction Suicide Prevention Week, we will review the latest industry data by looking at the mental health dashboard in our new Interactive Construction Chart Book and will share CPWR resources that can be used to help both leadership and workers better understand and address these issues, including the factors that contribute to them.
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