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Overdoses killed 163 of every 100,000 people who usually worked in construction and extraction in 2020, whether they were on the job or not, making it by far the most dangerous major occupation, drug-wise.

The depressing relationship between your job and your odds of drug overdose

Overdoses killed 163 of every 100,000 people who usually worked in construction and extraction in 2020, whether they were on the job or not, making it by far the most dangerous major occupation, drug-wise.

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Fatal Traumatic Brain Injuries in the Construction Industry | American Journal of Industrial Medicine

Research on fatal work-related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) is limited. This study describes fatal TBIs in the US construction industry.

The Causes and Consequences of Traumatic Brain Injuries

Awareness surrounding traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) has grown over the last decade. Dr. John S. Gaal, a longtime construction educator, and Cal Beyer, a management consultant in the construction risk/insurance industry, explain that construction workers are among the employees at higher risk for these conditions and, therefore, employee benefit funds, apprenticeship funds and employers should be aware of the risks and implications. Gaal and Beyer interviewed a panel of experts on TBIs and CTE, and their responses are reflected in this article.

Managing the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injuries in Injured Workers

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are costly, averaging around $136,000 in incurred costs, whereas lost-time claims typically average $51,000. However, early intervention that includes the proper assessment and care can make all the difference in providing the best possible outcome.

Mental Health Resources

HELP LINES

211
United Way of Greater St. Louis

988
Mental health crisis lifeline

GENERAL

Addictionary
Language matters when using SUD terminology

Cost Calculator MH
NSC: Employer/Employee (Mental Health)

Cost Calculator SUD
NSC: Employer/Employee (Substance Use Disorder)

IFEBP
Top trends in apprenticeship survey results (2022)

 

AGENCIES, etc.

NAMI:
National Alliance on Mental Illness

AFSP:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

NWI:
National Wellness Institute

LAP:
Labor Assistance Professionals

MIMH:
Missouri Institute of Mental Health

Healthier Workforce Center:
Education and resources to promote worker well-being

Prevent+Ed:
Offers youth and adult OUD/SUD prevention & intervention programs (STL)

Places for People:
Helps people find a path to physical/mental healing (STL)

ARCHway Institute:
Peer support, safe houses, etc. for those in OUD recovery

ARCA:
Assisted Recovery Centers of America (MAT-OP)

Shatterproof:
Addiction prevention, treatment, harm reduction, etc.

MoNetwork:
Provides outreach, treatment, education, and legislation advocacy for those w/ SUD (STL)

GUIDES & WORK GROUPS

Workplace Guidelines to Prevent Opioid and Substance Abuse for the construction trades:
HWC & Washington University

MO-ROTA:
Missouri – Rural Opioids Technical Assistance

MO-RFW:
Missouri – Recovery Friendly Workplaces

University of Missouri ECHO:
Extension for Community Care Outcomes

CIASP:
Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention

CFSTL:
Construction Forum St. Louis MH/COVID resources (videos)

ISO 45003:
Guidelines for psychosocial risks in the workplace

AGC-MO / You OK?:
Associated General Contractors of Missouri – Suicide Prevention Task Force

Missouri Works Initiative:
Worker Wellness weekly blog

US-DOL’s OSHA:
Resource list, etc.

US DOL’s 29CFR30:
Promotes and ensures apprentices and applicants equal opportunity

RELATED TRAININGS

QPR:
Suicide prevention training

MHFA:
Mental Health First Aid

CWM:
Construction Working Minds suicide prevention training

CHW:
Community Health Worker training (MO)

CHW-MH:
Community Health Worker (mental health add-on) training

Psychological First Aid:
Addressing the immediate needs of those in emergency situations

Science of Happiness @ Work:
3 online courses on how to boost engagement, etc. in the workplace

AgriSafe:
Agricultural health and safety training

St. Louis County Library:
YouTube channel w/ various MHA webinars

PEER SUPPORT

MATES:
Suicide prevention and support in construction (AU)

MATES in Mind:
Promotes positive mental well-being in the workplace (UK)

Man Therapy:
Exploring men’s Mental Health issues

Peer Allies at Work:
Regular (trained) people connecting with co-workers

Missouri CPS:
Certified peer specialist training

LEAN:
Laborers Escaping Addiction Now

APPS

Sober Grid:
Cell phone app that provides OUD/SUD assistance to union members, etc.

Headversity:
Cell phone app that provides Mental Health assistance to union members, etc.

TogetherAll:
Cell phone app that provides Mental Health assistance to college students, etc.

MILITARY

PsychArmor:
Online service that provides peer support assistance for Vets

Object Zero:
Cell phone app that provides peer support assistance for Vets

Project Enlist:
CLF’s research on military-related PTSD/CTE/Suicide issues

JUSTICE INVOLVED

JCOIN:
Justice community opioids innovation network

Justice Clearinghouse:
Assists criminal justice professionals stay abreast of trends via best practices, research, etc.

 

OTHER SUBSTANCES

Alcohol:
Addresses underage drinking

Vaping:
CDC’s quick facts regarding e-cigs and youth

Tobacco:
CDC’s info on smoking and tobacco

Cannabis:
CDC’s data and stats on marijuana

Meth:
DEA fact sheet

Magic Mushrooms:
Addresses psilocybin use for therapy

CONCUSSIONS, etc.

Head injuries & CTE:
Degenerative brain disease in former athletes and military

Addressing head injuries at work:
Impact of TBIs & CTE in the workplace

TBIs in construction:
LiUNA on concussions