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Karena Lorek

Getting the Word Out on Preventing Suicides

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Safety and Health

Worker Safety and Health

• By: Karena Lorek • September 8, 2022

A group of Alberici Corp. workers participate in a 2021 Suicide Prevention Stand-Down at a Major League Soccer stadium construction site in St. Louis. They are holding a banner that says "You are not alone."

During Suicide Prevention Month, we’re getting the word out about the importance of supporting workers’ mental health.

Workplace Suicide Prevention Safety Programs Can Save a Life

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• By: Jim Frederick, Karena Lorek, Kristina Lenoch • September 8, 2021

Photo of two construction workers with the text "Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 6-10"

Fact: Men working in construction have one of the highest suicide rates. During Suicide Prevention Month, OSHA is raising awareness about the importance of mental health safety in the workplace.