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Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources for the Construction Industry
Health and safety in construction isn't just about physical hazards—Construction has one of the highest suicide rates of any industry. Through awareness and education, we can help save lives. Together, we can break the silence and build a culture of care.
Talk Saves Lives
NCCER’s Talk Saves Lives online course provides practical tools to recognize warning signs, start meaningful conversations and connect individuals to help.
What You’ll Learn In This Course
- The scope of suicide in the construction industry
- Risk factors and warning signs to watch for in coworkers and team members
- Protective factors that strengthen mental health and resilience
- How to safely and confidently talk about suicide
- Resources and support systems for individuals, families, and organizations
Mental Health and Leadership Articles
Prioritizing Mental Health in the Construction Industry
How Well-Trained Field Leaders Can Improve Construction Project Safety
Suicide prevention is a collective effort that requires awareness, empathy and support from every level of the construction workforce. By understanding risk factors, watching for warning signs, starting difficult conversations, and providing access to mental health resources, contractors can create a safer industry and save lives.
In the high-risk environment of construction, safety isn’t just a matter of policy—it’s a matter of leadership. Construction superintendents and foremen are critical to maintaining safety on the job site. Their decisions, communication style and ability to model and enforce safety practices have a direct impact on the health and welfare of their workforce.
More Suicide Prevention Resources
Hard Hat Courage was built to confront the high rates of suicide in the construction community and evolve the industry to one that prioritizes mental health alongside physical safety. Engineered to scale, the cross-industry initiative arms companies of all sizes with construction-specific mental health and suicide prevention resources and education.
