Tag Archives: suicide prevention
Mental Health in Construction: How to Combat the Rising Rates of Suicide

Mental health issues have long been a problem in the construction industry. A 2020 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report found that workers in construction have one of the highest suicide rates compared to other industries. In fact, … Continue reading
GlassCon Global VE-Glass Expo VE Focuses on Industry Trends and Innovation

GlassCon Global VE-Glass Expo VE’s sessions provided a look at the industry’s latest innovations and trends while it’s exhibit hall brought attendees and exhibitors together virtually to exchange information in a new way. While most in-person meetings were cancelled this … Continue reading
Experts Weigh in on Mental and Emotional Wellness During Pandemic

Practicing self-care isn’t anything new, in fact it might be seen as more valuable now that the country has been under additional stress since the COVID-19 outbreak. The virus seems to have everyone on the move as many are working … Continue reading
IUPAT Campaign Combats Suicide and Substance Use Disorder in Construction

The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) has launched its IUPAT Helping Hand campaign to help combat the high rates of suicide and substance use disorder among construction workers, including glaziers. The goal of the campaign is to … Continue reading