b'Business ManagementWhat Can Employers Do to Prevent SuicidesAmongConstruction Workers?Companiesneedtoprovideresourcestotheir employeesThe best advice you can give to a person with suicidal thoughts is to direct them to certified professionals and resources. For employers, one way to do this is to add prevention resources such as National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, or Construction Working Minds, in common where employees can see them.Organizations need to create a culture of support forSuicide Prevention Lifeline800-273-8255 or Crisis Text mental health issues Line TALK to 741-741) ConstructioncompaniesunderstandthevalueofSome of the most common warningsigns include:discussing workplace physical safety. Employees go over training and various resources before they start workingAn increase of lateness and absenteeism at work on site. Companies should follow the same tenaciousLower productivityattitude in addressing mental health, says Sizemore. TheLower self-confidencestarting point starts with leaders setting a clear tone that it is okay to have and talk about mental health issues,Decreased communication with co-workers adds Amanda McGough a Ph.D., Licensed PsychologistShows signs of substance abuse at BASE Cognitive Behavioral. Shows frequent signs of agitationConstruction companies need to provide Employee Assistance Programs Lack of protection in the workplaceConstruction companies need to train all employeesSegregation from the group (i.e., eating lunch alone) inpeer-to-peerprogramssuchasQPR(Question,About this reportPersuade, Refer) or The American Foundation for SuicideWorkwear Guru conducted this study by interviewing Preventions Talk Saves Lives or Livingworks safeTALK.several mental health experts, statisticians and health These programs can equip colleagues to spot concerns in& safety professionals, aiming to raise awareness and themselves, in one another or in their loved ones and givespread hope to prevent suicides.them the tools to be able to provide support and connect that person with professional care. says McGough. Here you can read the full report: https://workwearguru.How to prevent suicide? com/construction-workers-suicide-rates/If you notice any suicide warnings signs in someone, it is vital to take the next step and help them get out of their state. These steps include: starting a conversation, asking honest questions about how the other person is feeling, and directing them to professional care (National www.mrca.orgMidwest Roofer 29'