Our very own Michelle Walker provided some insight on how women can build #careers in #construction. Read about the challenges she has overcome, and the advice she gives on how to become successful in this industry ➡️ https://t.co/O04UkZO92b
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"A focus on improved #safety practices has reduced the rate of #construction workplace fatalities by 1/3. It is this same mindset that is necessary to move the needle on an even greater danger to construction workers – suicide." ➡️ https://t.co/CzCp52pz89
#suicideprevention
The construction, mining, quarry and oil industries have among of the highest rates of suicide in the U.S. Michelle Walker is on a mission to change that. #SuicidePreventionMonth https://t.co/GzcnUKIPHt
Strength, determination and grit are just a few of the character traits that those in the #construction industry have. These same traits can also be a barrier to asking for help.
Download this poster and hang it up today as a #resource for your team: https://t.co/XEyBP4GlTL
It's Suicide Prevention month and SSC is proud to be a stakeholder in and supporter of @theCIASP. Join us in pledging to create caring cultures where employees feel SAFE to ask for help for themselves and others. #createSAFEcultures#SeptemberSTANDup
Did you know that ALL roles in the construction workforce are at increased risk of suicide — from laborers to management. Raise awareness about the importance of mental health in your company. Help us create a zero-suicide industry ➡️ https://t.co/ys4XB3D3ap
The CIASP is partnering with @Living_Works to bring you suicide prevention training for your company. Bring life-saving skills to your organization at no cost to you through the end of the month.
Learn more about the LivingWorks training here ➡️ https://t.co/MRsEWH9Bjv
Greg Sizemore, VP of Health, Safety, Environment & Workforce Development for@ABCNational, is this month's #LeaderHighlight. Greg is currently the Vice Chairman for the CIASP and is passionate about ensuring that the high rate of suicide in the construction industry is addressed.
Education and resources are some of the best ways to prevent suicide. CFMA in conjunction with @theCIASP are striving to make the construction industry a zero suicide industry; this free session is just one more resource for your tool box>> https://t.co/42vwLiKwRU
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to weigh heavily on many, the US is experiencing a surge in people showing signs of serious mental health distress. @APAPsychiatric has listed out how leadership can support the well-being of employees during this time: https://t.co/QFXmD3ukYd
In the US, the construction industry faces over 5,000 deaths by suicide annually, making it the occupation with the highest number of suicides. Visit @theCIASP to see how we're working with them to provide suicide prevention training to workers in the industry #SuicidePrevention
Thank you to all those who support the CIASP!
You can help us reach our goal of making the construction industry safe from the risk of suicide by making a donation and joining our community of supporters ➡️ https://t.co/CpfvB6XXjR
#donate#suicideprevention
SSC Underground is proud to announce that it’s VP of Finance & Administration, Michelle Walker, will be joining the Board of Directors of the @phxchamber. SSC is thankful for the opportunity to have @mwalker1127 contribute as part of this dynamic leadership group.
Your generous tax-deductible donation to the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention will help spread awareness about suicide prevention and mental health to save lives and impact the industry.
Invest in suicide prevention today ➡️ https://t.co/CpfvB7fybp
Meet this month’s #LeaderHighlight, Cal Beyer. Cal started a movement of instilling mental health and suicide prevention into the construction culture and continues to advocate for and champion CIASP in everything he does professionally. #StigmaSchmigma
There are an estimated 10–12 suicides among construction workers, approximately 5 times more than all work-related construction fatalities. Pledge to STAND up for suicide prevention: https://t.co/7joRH9h8XW
The Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention and @Living_Works are here to help. Now through July 31, sign yourself and your employees up for online suicide prevention training at no cost to you: https://t.co/RD6A5GHZ6h ⠀
#STANDupforSuicidePrevention⠀
Please - will all my friends in construction take this opportunity to pledge to STAND up for Suicide Prevention? Our employees are depending on us to be bold leaders. Thank you. 💛
There is no better time than #MentalHealthMonth to make the commitment to #STANDupforSuicidePrevention. Make today the day that you pledge to make your employee’s emotional and mental wellbeing a company health and safety priority. https://t.co/Dbv71O5E31