Construction Safety Week 2024–Phase One!
Construction Safety Week began early for CSPP staff. In late April, we did toolbox talks on mental health awareness and available CSPP resources at a Turner Construction site in Downtown…
There is Hope Ahead
CSPP is excited to share the results of our collaboration with Riverbend Materials! This winter, we spent some Friday afternoons exchanging ideas to craft a cement truck banner design that…
Post-Eclipse: CSPP April Update!
With all the excitement of spring, the solar eclipse, and upcoming Safety Week events, I am delighted to add our updates into the mix! Planting Seeds We kicked off April…
Springing into Action
Last Wednesday, I went to Salem to visit the CAMS (Capitol Accessibility, Maintenance, and Safety Projects) Hoffman construction site with their Workforce Wellbeing staff: Heidi Walker, John Criswell, and Mac…
CSPP in KC
Last week, CSPP staff attended the 3rd Annual Construction Working Minds Summit in Kansas City. It was a sunny 80 degrees when we landed, ideal weather for checking out the…
Developing a Safety Plan
One question we often hear in our QPR training is how to create a safety plan for somebody struggling with thoughts of suicide. Fortunately, there is a straightforward answer. The…
Self-Analysis Tool Flyer
To destigmatize mental health, we need to discuss the signs and symptoms and connect with appropriate resources that match the severity of symptoms. With a physical illness or injury, your…
Bah-Humbug Prevention
The holiday season is here! Whether you are gazing at social media, watching television, or doom-scrolling the news, there is an endless stream of movies, memes, commercials, and feel-good stories…
Recognizing Veterans All Year
Recognizing Veterans All Year Across the Construction Suicide Prevention Partnership Guest Blog Post By: Aimee Johnson Every year on November 11, we celebrate Veterans Day. All across the United States,…
Conference Season!
Over the past few weeks, I have had the opportunity to deliver presentations at the Oregon AGC Leadership Conference and co-presented at the Oregon Suicide Prevention Conference. I want to share some highlights!…