How One Death Underscores the Suicide Risk for Construction Workers - New York Times
A powerful and deeply personal story from The New York Times that explores the suicide of construction worker TJ Kimball and the broader mental health and substance use crisis affecting the construction industry. Through interviews with family, coworkers, and industry leaders, this article highlights the pressures many workers face and the urgent need for continued conversation, support, and prevention efforts.
Episode 209: ‘Saving Lives in Construction’ with Sonya Bohman
By: Joseph Whiteman, CSP, CHST, Director of Safety Services, American Society of Concrete Contractors
By Sonya Bohmann for Construction Business Outlook
The Portland Community Roundtable on Workforce Well-Being was never intended to be a one-time event.
Board member, Kabri Lehrman-Schmid, on the Construction Suicide Prevention Webinar.
Lessons from Portland’s Community Roundtable by Kabri Lehrman-Schmid
NY Building Trades Employer's Association Mental Health Video
This video from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) features CIASP board member Joe Xavier and other industry voices sharing candid perspectives on mental health and the importance of starting the conversation. Through personal insight and industry experience, the discussion highlights how mental health impacts workers, families, and jobsite safety, reinforcing the need for awareness, support, and a culture where people feel comfortable speaking up.
OSHA’s Workplace Stress Employer Guidance offers practical tips and tools to help employers recognize, address, and reduce workplace stress. From fostering open conversations to building supportive workplace cultures, this resource reinforces the important connection between mental health, safety, and overall worker well-being.
