My last blog was launched at the beginning of this past summer. Here we are, about to embark on a new school year and season. It is the time of year that presents us with 3 ongoing traditions.

BTWC is launching an Advisory Committee!

Acute Suicide Postvention in the US Construction Industry: Addressing the First 48 Hours Following Suicide

The STL Building Trades Wellness Coalition is proud to offer scholarship opportunities to support education and training in peer support, mental health awareness, substance misuse, and suicide crisis prevention/ intervention/ postvention. Through this scholarship program, the Coalition aims to expand knowledge, reduce stigma, and strengthen support resources throughout our workplaces and communities.

Focal Point: This week, I want to take this opportunity to thank all of our readers!

Focal Point: This week, I ask that you take 20 minutes to listen to the NASSCO Safety podcast

Focal Point: Over the next week or so, we will see several stories concerning high school and college graduations.

Focal Point: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. To this end, I have included a number of articles addressing MH in schools, law enforcement, and the workplace.

Focal Point: This week, I included a couple of articles discussing wage theft and worker misclassifications.