Anthony LaFaziaCEO, Atlantic Training · CEO at Atlantic Training | EdTech & Safety Compliance Leader

Construction Suicide Prevention Week Starts Next Week — Are You Ready?

10 Sept 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief PSA, the speaker announces the start of Construction Suicide Prevention Week and urges supervisors to prioritize mental health conversations with their crews. The central message is that the most impactful thing a supervisor can say this week is the four‑word question, “Are you doing okay?” The speaker cites a striking statistic: suicide claims more construction workers than falls, struck‑by incidents, and electrocution combined, underscoring the urgency. While supervisors are not expected to act as counselors, they are encouraged to ask, listen, and know where to direct someone in need. To support this, a free Job Site Mental Health Resource Guide is offered, detailing warning signs, conversation tips, and immediate help resources, with a download link provided in the bio.

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Construction Suicide Prevention Week starts next Monday. Here's how to get your crew ready before it arrives. The most important thing a supervisor can say this week isn't about PPE or fall protection. It's 4 words: Are you doing okay? Construction loses more people to suicide than to falls, struck by, and electrocution combined. That's not a stat to scroll past. That's a reason to have a real conversation with your crew this week. You don't need to be a counselor. You just need to ask, listen, and know where to point someone. We put together a free job site mental Mental Health Resource Guide. It shows you what to watch for, what to say, and what to do if someone needs help right now. Download it now, linked in the bio.