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Come listen to an extension of some of the excellent utility safety & ops safety content published in Incident Prevention magazine. Dive deeper into insightful safety topics by hearing interviews with the some of the best and brightest minds in the industry! Learn more about Incident Prevention magazine at incident-prevention.com
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Key Takeaways:
1. Mental health is as vital as physical safety in utility work—prioritizing it can save lives.
2. The importance of fostering a culture where employees feel safe discussing mental health without stigma.
3. Practical strategies for employers, such as incorporating mental health topics into safety briefings and leveraging programs like QPR and EAP.
4. How financial stability, generational collaboration, and leadership involvement can positively impact mental health in the workforce.
5. The role of peer-to-peer support systems, like connectors on job sites, in creating a proactive mental health environment.
Mental Health Resources in the United States:
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 for immediate support.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://nami.org
• Mental Health America (MHA): https://mhanational.org
• Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP): https://preventconstructionsuicide.com
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