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.
NCCER’s Talk Saves Lives online course provides practical tools to recognize warning signs, start meaningful conversations and connect individuals to help.
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.
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.
