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Connected. Supported. Safe.
Safety is a bond that unites us. It’s our connection to each other, and to something bigger than ourselves. Being connected gives us strength, because it means we are not alone in building a stronger, safer industry, and in creating a safe, supportive environment for our workers. Supported means we are here for one another, and we have each other’s backs in every possible way, providing the tools and resources necessary to ensure everyone can do their best work and return home safely every day. When we’re connected and supported, we are better able to help ourselves and our teams stay present and focused on the job. We are better able to create a culture and workplace where everyone feels safe. The more we stay connected and committed, the more we can show up fully to support one another. And the more we feel supported, the more safe choices we make, and the better work we deliver, leading to safer selves, safer teams and safer job sites.
Resources for Mental Health, Addiction Recovery and Suicide Prevention
Need help supporting your employees on their mental health awareness? Follow the National Safety Council Playbook.
AGC - How Construction Employers Can Improve Worker Health Webinar Series
The New Standard of Mental Healthcare
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Being connected gives us strength, because it means we are not alone in building a stronger, safer industry, and in creating a safe, supportive environment for our workers. We are responsible for the well-being and safety of everyone on every job site. That means we must be able to see the signs of struggle that can impact safety and productivity, and know when and how to be there for each other. It also means ensuring our workers are equipped with the resources and support they need to work safe every day. There are many organizations and resources you can leverage as you discuss and address mental health awareness in your organization. Click here for resources for mental health, addiction recovery & suicide prevention.
Construction Safety Week Toolbox Talks
Safety is a value, a belief and an obligation that unites us across individual teams, companies and the entire industry. It’s a connection that is seen and felt between our fellow workers on the job site, between office, management and craft, between companies and even competition, who stand together to keep everyone safe and improve our safety culture industry-wide. It’s a strong bond that keeps us connected to each other, and to something bigger than ourselves. We are responsible for the wellbeing and safety of everyone on every job site. And it is through this connectedness that we are able to ensure everyone can do their best work and return home safely every day.
Being connected gives us strength, because it means we are not alone. It means we’re side-by-side in building a stronger, safer industry, and in creating a safe, supportive environment for our workers. Supported means we are here to help each other stay present and focused on the job, regardless of our role or workplace setting. It means ensuring our workers are equipped with the resources and support they need to work safe every day. It means being aware and in tune with the health and wellbeing of those around us, being able to see the signs of struggle that can impact safety and productivity. It means knowing when and how to be there for each other, and that we’re all in this together.
And when we’re connected and supported, we are better able to look out for ourselves and our teams. Together, we are able to create a safety culture that supports the mental, emotional and physical health of everyone on every job site. We can create a healthy, supportive environment where everyone feels safe to seek help or share their story without judgement. We can replace the caution tape around personal stresses or struggles with open ears and honest conversation.
By normalizing these discussions and providing the right tools and resources, we strengthen our connections, and cultivate a safe space where everyone feels supported. It’s not enough to have safety rules and protocols in effect, it takes the commitment of every worker, every team and every company to have each other’s backs in every possible way. The more we stay connected and committed, the more we can show up fully to support one another. And the more we feel supported, the more safe choices we make, and the better work we deliver, leading to safer selves, safer teams and safer job sites.