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Male construction workers have a 65$% higher suicide rate than other man-dominated industries

Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month is over, but the construction industry must maintain its focus

September 29, 2021 Amy Guettler 152 Views 0 Comments construction industry, suicide in construction, suicide prevention, worker safety

A predominantly masculine workforce, high-pressure environments, remote job sites and physical strain have long been trademark elements of the construction

Construction leads in suicide deaths and is second for suicide rates.

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Beyond falls—suicide and risk in the construction industry

September 14, 2018 Danielle Andrus 920 Views 0 Comments suicide in construction, suicide prevention

Someone who is contemplating suicide may take unnecessary risks or be distracted. Danielle AndrusDanielle Andrus is the managing editor of