Get Construction Talking: Mental Health Awareness in the Construction Industry
Aug 21, 2024 - 7:30 AM (ET) - Tropical Acres Steakhouse 2500 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale
Hosted by South Florida, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
About this Event
Construction workers face a variety of threats on the job site. Physical hazards, like electrocution, falls, and struck-by incidents are some of the most common accidents in construction. Additionally, many construction workers are at an increased risk of experiencing mental health disorders. According to a 2020 report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the construction industry has the second-highest suicide rate out of all major industries in the U.S.