Mindful Breathing
This month's toolbox talk is on Mindful Breathing. Similar to August’s discussion on Being Present, mindful breathing is something you can do for free, anywhere, and at any time. Mindful…
Suicide Prevention Month 2025
Suicide Prevention Month has ended, but at CSPP, we continue to build on the momentum it created to fuel our work year-round. Here are some highlights from the past month:…
Four Ways to Prevent Suicide
This month’s toolbox talk focuses on four ways to prevent suicide. The construction industry has the second-highest suicide rate compared to other occupations. Given these sobering statistics, it is crucial…
Being Present
We can’t change the past, and we can’t predict the future, so why are we so fixated on them? This month’s toolbox talk is about being present. Being present means…
Summer Updates
CSPP Continues to Heat Up Along with the Weather!We wanted to share what CSPP has been up to this summer and provide some updates for our readers. NECA Golf TournamentCSPP…
Employee Assistance Programs
Understanding EAPs: More Than Just Emergency Action Plans In construction, you may recognize "EAP" as an Emergency Action Plan, but there’s another EAP you should know about: the Employee Assistance…
The Importance of Sleep
Sleep: A Key to Health and Well-Being Sleep is one of the most important factors in maintaining our health. Getting adequate sleep can make the difference between being able to focus…
Safety Week 2025!
During Safety Week, CSPP was very busy traveling to different sites throughout the Northwest. While our goal is to raise awareness around mental health and suicide, we also gain valuable…
Preamble to Safety Week
Our busiest time of year usually happens around Safety Week in May. However, our busy season actually starts before Safety Week. Here’s what CSPP has been up to leading up…
Digging Into Alcohol’s Impact on Mental Health and Well-Being
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and while we primarily focus on suicide in the construction industry, we must talk about alcohol and its impact on mental health. Construction workers are…