To honor National Suicide Prevention Month, the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades wants to lend a Helping Hand to its workers this September.
Working in the building and construction trades is a challenging career. There are high productivity demands on the workforce to meet deadlines, as well as working conditions that can often be an extreme danger if strict safety guidelines aren’t followed.
Yet, there are other risks construction workers face in the industry – suicide and substance use disorder.
A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the suicide rate among construction workers is the second highest of all industries in the United States. That’s why the IUPAT has put together a list of resources to help workers not only recognize the warning signs of suicide and substance abuse, but also know what to do once they see the signs.
IUPAT’s Helping Hand is working together with its employees to save lives. Phone numbers where you can reach out for help and more information can be found here.
