Articles Tagged with ''mental health''

The mental well-being of construction employees needs to be safeguarded, and the first step is understanding just how this industry can affect the psyche of the workers within it.

Behind the hype, how many firms are in the wellness/well-being game, and what are they offering employees?

This column, depicting the case of a fictitious construction worker, is based on information presented at a session titled “Mental Health and Suicide Prevention” at ASSP's annual event in early June.

It’s vital to help alleviate these outside stressors so your employees become more engaged and productive in all phases of life.

A transformation is occurring in a small but growing number of companies putting time, money and other resources into the health side of safety and health.

In recent years there has been more talk than ever about mental health, but talk and speeches don’t solve anything. Does your workplace have any activities planned for today?

Imagine this: Mental health days are offered. Paid mental health days allow you to take time off to attend to your mental health and well-being.

In this podcast episode, safety professional Heather Chapman, MS, CSP, CHMM, CEAS, shares her thoughts on the current state of the safety industry and where she thinks it is heading this year.

Securing employees' physical safety is a top priority for employers in the construction industry. But what about psychological safety? Keeping your employees’ minds in a safe, healthy space is essential, but, unfortunately, mental health care in the construction industry is falling short.

How to use psychological and behavioral knowledge to improve workplace safety. As a safety leader, it’s important to recognize moments when people are looking to you as an example and ensure that your behavior aligns with the values you’re working to instill in others.