Construction Suicide Prevention Week takes place September 14-18

Each September, Construction Suicide Prevention Week raises awareness about the unique challenges that contribute to suicide among construction workers. This year’s event takes place September 14-18. Additionally, the industry will observe a national stand-down at 11:50 a.m. Pacific time on September 14 in remembrance of construction workers lost to suicide.

In 2019, a group of volunteers launched the initiative to address the higher-than-average number of suicides in the construction industry by providing resources to help prevent those deaths. Recent data shows a decline in suicide and drug-related deaths, but this year’s theme, Building on Progress, means “honoring what’s working while continuing to push forward.”

Participants can register for the event on the construction suicide prevention webpage, which also offers resources such as toolbox talks, crisis response guides, and workplace consultation services.