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I was shocked to learn recently that suicide is a leading cause of work-related fatalities, especially in construction - among those who build our highways, airfields, commercial buildings and skyscrapers, 53 out of 100,000 die by suicide – a rate that practically quadruples the national average of 13.6/100,000....and it's a topic that is seldom discussed. So I reached out to my friend Cal Beyer for some guidance, and we created a page at:
www.stopthinkprevent.com/suicide.html stopthinkprevent also just joined the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention This is too important a subject, with too much impact on so many families, not to address head on. Please read, pass it on, and make suggestions for additions if you are aware of other resources! Thanks to Allyson Clark for the mention in her great article, located at:
leadingehs.com/ Fall prevention and fall protection aren't just about one set of rules, or one type of protective system. It takes a holistic approach to address all of the exposures and all of the controls. One size does not fit all! Insert yourself into the process. Ask questions. Challenge convention. Empower employees. Engage, daily! Stop. Think. Prevent. Dates to Remember:
April 23 – 30th anniversary of L’Ambiance Plaza – 28 fatalities on a construction site in Bridgeport, CT prompted cessation of lift slab construction process. Some of you are too young to remember… https://lnkd.in/d3UvTie https://lnkd.in/dnJDSQq https://lnkd.in/dwX9gTU https://lnkd.in/dwMscek April 28 – Worker Memorial Day, also the anniversary of OSHA. “Remember the dead, fight like hell for the living…” Be safe. Stop. Think. Prevent. Stopthinkprevent.com has just lined up another sponsor - American Ladders & Scaffolds, Inc. Kevin and Jamie Prior and their crew have been supporters of safety and outreach efforts for years, and now they've joined with stopthinkprevent to spread the word about safety across the country. Thanks Jamie and Kevin! From the ALS, Inc. website: Our mission: To supply the construction industry with the highest quality climbing equipment. Vision: To be the largest supplier of ladders, scaffolds and truck equipment in the world. American Ladders & Scaffolds, Inc. was started in a small warehouse in Glastonbury, CT in 1988. With a few truckloads of ladders and scaffolds ALS began supplying local contractors with climbing equipment. Over 25 years later ALS is the largest supplier of ladders, scaffolds and truck equipment in the nation. ALS offers training and inspections and has a full service truck and van upfit service center. The staff at ALS takes great pride in their company and providing the highest level of customer service and quality products. Customers can order from the ALS secure e-commerce website or do research online and pick up products at a branch location or distribution warehouse. ALS also has worldwide distribution warehouses to provide quick shipments of all products. Join ALS. Join stopthinkprevent.com Help us get the word out! Get your stickers here...spread the word! Add to cart to see quantity discounts...price changes significantly with quantity! These are custom-printed per your order - we do not keep stock, but shipping is VERY quick, and FREE in the US |
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