Safety
Why and How to Communicate About Suicide Prevention
The construction industry has experienced one of the highest suicide rates of all industries, but there are concrete actions to take to help those who may be struggling, feeling helpless and/or hopeless.
By Cal Beyer
February 9, 2021
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Safety
by Cal Beyer
Cal Beyer is the Director of Risk Management at Lakeside Industries in Issaquah, Wash. Cal has over 27 years of professional experience in safety, insurance and risk management serving the construction industry. He serves on the Executive Committee and is the Co-Lead for the Workplace Task Force of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. He also serves on the 2016 Editorial Review Board for Construction Business Owner. Cal received the Danny Parrish Outstanding Leadership Award in 2016 from the Construction Financial Management Association for his work on suicide prevention.
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