 Ironworkers and rodbusters are even more at risk of dying by suicide than other types of construction workers. Of the 11 construction occupations cited by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, structural iron and steel workers are #1 and reinforcing iron and rebar workers are #2 for highest rates of suicide.
“As SEAA was made aware of the staggering statistics surrounding mental health and suicide rates in our industry, the association’s Board of Directors made the decision to join other industry stakeholders to provide education and resources for our members,” said R. Pete Gum, Executive Director. Along with the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention, SEAA pledges to STAND Up. In May, the association created a Stand Up for Mental Health resources page, with construction-focused resources and training materials. On this page, you will also find a list of events that will be held throughout the year that help bring awareness to the issue. “SEAA encourages everyone to use these events and resources as a way to prepare your teams for the conversation surrounding mental health and suicide prevention,” said Gum. Find Mental Health Resources. Comments are closed.
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