Tag: Prevention
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Landmark suicide prevention guidance launched
The first British standard dedicated to addressing the risk of suicide and its impact in the workplace has been published. The standard – BS 30480 Suicide and the Workplace – has been published by the British Standards Institution (BSI). It aims to provide employers with practical and evidence-based recommendations to help plan for, respond to and support…
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Evotix Adds AI-Powered Tools for Serious Injury and Fatality Prevention
Evotix has released new updates to its environment, health, safety and sustainability (EHS&S) platform designed to help organizations proactively prevent serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs). The latest release integrates AI with best-practice SIF classification to identify contributing factors and link incidents to preventive controls. The system learns from historical data, allowing safety teams to respond…
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Why is my dehumidifier freezing up? Causes, prevention and how to fix it
Have you noticed your dehumidifier freezing up? If so, this isn’t something you should ignore, as it could indicate a problem with your device or that it’s placed in an unsuitable environment that needs to be addressed. A frozen unit has to work much harder to filter your air, which can cause it to overheat…
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Suicide prevention initiative reaches 188K construction workers
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Editor’s note: This story focuses on the topic of mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Dive Brief: Hard Hat Courage, a…
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Construction CEOs Form Council to Address Suicide Prevention
Executives from some of the nation’s largest construction companies and unions have launched a CEO Advisory Council aimed at reducing suicide rates and improving mental health across the industry. The inaugural meeting, hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), brought together leaders from Bechtel, Fluor, Turner Construction, North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU),…
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Bridging the silence: suicide prevention on the Tyne
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day, Stephen McClean MCIOB talks to CM People about Esh Construction’s delivery of the Tyne Bridge refurbishment programme and the vital mental health protocols required for the project. The Tyne Bridge – once the longest span bridge in the world – stands proudly over the River Tyne in the North…
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Suicide prevention guidance released for highways sector
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Elizabeth Pettersen, high risk locations programme manager at Samaritans, added: “Suicide is not inevitable, and together we can help prevent it. The road sector has an important role to play in making sure suicide prevention is considered at every stage, from design through to maintenance. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Why Suicide Prevention Belongs in Construction Safety Culture
In construction, we talk a lot about safety. We train for it, we plan for it and we measure it. But there’s one safety risk that too often goes unspoken – mental health. It’s a difficult topic, but one we can’t afford to ignore. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, construction has…
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Construction Suicide Prevention Week kicks off
Monday marks the beginning of Construction Suicide Awareness Week. Contractors across the country will kick off the week with a stand down and a moment of silence in the afternoon. Other events throughout the week will incorporate education opportunities, such as toolbox talks and webinars, to raise awareness about the mental health crisis and its…
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Construction Suicide Prevention Week: Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in Construction
The construction industry builds our communities, but too often the people doing the building are struggling in silence. September 8 – 12 is Construction Suicide Prevention Week, and we’re shining a light on the darkness far too many men and women face in the industry. Construction workers face tough conditions every day — long hours,…