Mental health and well-being have become topics of increased focus in workplaces, from both employee and management perspectives.

The committee will bring together passionate and dedicated leaders focused on advancing mental health awareness and suicide prevention across the mechanical contracting industry.

In a major advancement for workplace safety, the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab has unveiled its first-ever ratings system for construction helmets after a two- year research study.

Highlighting members of the trades community who have achieved personal or professional triumphs, made small wins or overcome a challenging time in their lives.

CPWR data shows a significant jump in anxiety and depression among construction workers, according to a Sept. 11 webinar.

Construction Dive rounds up recent coverage surrounding mental health initiatives and best practices ahead of five days of stand-downs and webinars.

Recently, MCAA Safety and Health Committee Chair Mike Nahas and MCAA Executive Director of Safety, Health, and Risk Management Raffi Elchemmas attended the OSHA Alliance Program Forum held at the United States Department of Labor in Washington, D.C.

In honor of Construction Suicide Prevention Week from Sept. 8-12 and National Suicide Prevention Month this month, MCAA is highlighting resources and training to help you to start or continue the conversation with your teams.

This resource will help workplaces nationwide move from awareness to action during September — Suicide Prevention Month — and beyond.

When she’s not monitoring and operating the Empire State Building’s HVAC system, Lianna Faber runs to improve her physical and mental wellness — and has even found a way to use her hobby to spread mental health awareness.  Empire State Building Engineer Lianna Faber shares how running has improved her mental health and performance on the job.