PROS REPS RUGGED MIND & BODY https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us Throughout November, RUGGED Mind and Body is sharing practical information about SAD, what to notice at work and at home, and steps you can take to seek support. Throughout November, RUGGED Mind and Body is sharing practical information about SAD, what to notice at work and at home, and steps you can take to seek support. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24450 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:41:37 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24450-rugged-seasonal-affective-disorder-month-recognize-the-seasonal-pattern RUGGED Seasonal Affective Disorder Month- Recognize the Seasonal Pattern.jpg For MCAA President Curtis Harbour, the summit represented an opportunity to build on the industry’s progress in physical safety. For MCAA President Curtis Harbour, the summit represented an opportunity to build on the industry’s progress in physical safety.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24426 Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:36:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24426-inaugural-ua-mcaa-mental-health-summit-marks-a-major-step-forward Inaugural UA-MCAA Mental Health Summit Marks a Major Step Forward.jpg Nominations are due by close of business on Monday, Dec. 11, 2026. Nominations are due by close of business on Monday, Dec. 11, 2026.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24410 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:28:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24410-nominations-open-for-2026-mcaa-milwaukee-tool-safety-professional-of-the-year-award Nominations Open for 2026 MCAA-MILWAUKEE TOOL Safety Professional of the Year Award.jpg Susan Jacobs-Marshalsea’s decision to enter the plumbing trade was easy. Representing the fifth generation of Master Plumbers, she was determined to carry on the tradition of Jacobs Plumbing, “A Family of Master Plumbers Since 1895!” But coming up in the late 1970s and early ’80s meant proving she belonged. Susan Jacobs-Marshalsea’s decision to enter the plumbing trade was easy. Representing the fifth generation of Master Plumbers, she was determined to carry on the tradition of Jacobs Plumbing, “A Family of Master Plumbers Since 1895!” But coming up in the late 1970s and early ’80s meant proving she belonged.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24337 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:19:17 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24337-you-get-what-you-give-susan-jacobs-marshalseas-commitment-to-community Main Image of Sue.jpg At the time I am writing this, many of our contractors have been wrapping up their summer work, which focuses heavily on education facilities. At the time I am writing this, many of our contractors have been wrapping up their summer work, which focuses heavily on education facilities.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24408 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24408-healthy-buildings-start-with-the-people-who-build-them NOV PHC 2026 VOSS.jpg A new employee is trying to figure out how to log into the company training portal again, someone got a splinter from a pallet, a driver called out sick, and three trucks backed up to your dock to be unloaded at the same time, one with an appointment and two without. A new employee is trying to figure out how to log into the company training portal again, someone got a splinter from a pallet, a driver called out sick, and three trucks backed up to your dock to be unloaded at the same time, one with an appointment and two without.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24395 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24395-pressure-in-distribution-what-strong-leaders-do-before-burnout-sets-in TW0726_business stress and anxiety.jpg Prevention is already a familiar concept in the trades. You inspect equipment, identify hazards, wear the appropriate protective equipment and address problems before they become injuries or costly failures. Prevention is already a familiar concept in the trades. You inspect equipment, identify hazards, wear the appropriate protective equipment and address problems before they become injuries or costly failures.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24340 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24340-preparation-and-prevention-tools-that-protect-the-body-and-mind Reset.jpg For the sixth year in a row, Philadelphia-based general sheet metal contractor Ernest D. Menold Inc. is participating in Movember as a vehicle to promote a healthy workforce. For the sixth year in a row, Philadelphia-based general sheet metal contractor Ernest D. Menold Inc. is participating in Movember as a vehicle to promote a healthy workforce.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24339 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24339-ernest-d-menold-inc-makes-its-mark-on-movember Check.jpg For Maria Arcieri, a challenge from a high school classmate was all it took to change her career path from cosmetology to automotive technology. For Maria Arcieri, a challenge from a high school classmate was all it took to change her career path from cosmetology to automotive technology.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24338 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24338-bring-back-the-trades-spotlight-meet-maria-arcieri Main Headshot Option 1.jpg I still remember the first time I realized the tools in my truck could do more than finish a job. They could restore something. Not just a pipe. Not just a fixture. Not just a mechanical system. I still remember the first time I realized the tools in my truck could do more than finish a job. They could restore something. Not just a pipe. Not just a fixture. Not just a mechanical system. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24336 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24336-wrenches-with-purpose-how-skill-based-volunteering-builds-better-teams iStock-482835669.jpg Everything Leon Garrett owned fit inside a single trash bag. He had one outfit, one backpack and a cellphone charger for a belt. Everything Leon Garrett owned fit inside a single trash bag. He had one outfit, one backpack and a cellphone charger for a belt.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24335 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24335-passing-his-second-chance-forward Must run (1).jpg During a particularly heavy time in my own life, I received two pieces of advice that really helped me. One was, “Ride it out.” Don’t bury your feelings, as that will just prolong your situation. During a particularly heavy time in my own life, I received two pieces of advice that really helped me. One was, “Ride it out.” Don’t bury your feelings, as that will just prolong your situation. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24334 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24334-what-a-year-2026-has-been iStock-2211902300.jpg RUGGED Mind and Body’s October healthy aging series closes with three priorities for the years ahead: keeping up with preventive care, building balance alongside strength and making decisions with your future health in mind. RUGGED Mind and Body’s October healthy aging series closes with three priorities for the years ahead: keeping up with preventive care, building balance alongside strength and making decisions with your future health in mind.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24372 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24372-rugged-healthy-aging-invest-in-your-future-health RUGGED Healthy Aging- Invest in Your Future Health.jpg This month, the RUGGED Resilience Spotlight series recognizes Thomas Van Pelt, director of operations at Well Manager LLC, for turning an unexpected career transition into an opportunity to learn, lead and help grow a small business serving customers across the country. This month, the RUGGED Resilience Spotlight series recognizes Thomas Van Pelt, director of operations at Well Manager LLC, for turning an unexpected career transition into an opportunity to learn, lead and help grow a small business serving customers across the country.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24375 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:57:11 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24375-rugged-resilience-spotlight-thomas-van-pelt Thomas Van Pelt.png Your senses and skills help you navigate the workday, and protecting them deserves ongoing attention. Your senses and skills help you navigate the workday, and protecting them deserves ongoing attention.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24362 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:19:11 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24362-rugged-healthy-aging-protect-the-senses-and-skills-you-rely-on RUGGED Healthy Aging- Protect the Senses and Skills You Rely On.jpg This week, the healthy aging series continues with ways to eat well, stay hydrated and prioritize sleep. This week, the healthy aging series continues with ways to eat well, stay hydrated and prioritize sleep.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24361 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24361-rugged-healthy-aging-fuel-recovery-and-resilience RUGGED Healthy Aging- Fuel Recovery and Resilience.jpg Dedicated SaverLife x BlackRock Future Builders app now available to nearly 75,000 apprentices. Dedicated SaverLife x BlackRock Future Builders app now available to nearly 75,000 apprentices.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24364 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24364-saverlife-x-the-blackrock-foundation-financial-wellness-app-for-skilled-trades-workers Counslr Expands Across Construction Sector with New Partnerships to Address Industry Mental Health Challenges.jpg The report features case studies authored by safety and risk management leaders at ABC member contractors finding better ways to keep workers hydrated in the heat, detect patterns in incident data to eliminate injuries and establish safety standards for hand tools. The report features case studies authored by safety and risk management leaders at ABC member contractors finding better ways to keep workers hydrated in the heat, detect patterns in incident data to eliminate injuries and establish safety standards for hand tools. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24363 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24363-abc-report-proactive-safety-technology-protects-workers-jobsites ABC Report- Proactive Safety Technology Protects Workers, Jobsites.jpg Throughout October, RUGGED Mind and Body is sharing practical information from trusted health and safety organizations to help you protect your health as you age. Throughout October, RUGGED Mind and Body is sharing practical information from trusted health and safety organizations to help you protect your health as you age.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24360 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24360-rugged-healthy-aging-build-strength-for-the-long-haul Build Strength for the Long Haul.jpg The American Heart Association initiative aims to improve cardiovascular health and CPR readiness among Lowcountry construction workers The American Heart Association initiative aims to improve cardiovascular health and CPR readiness among Lowcountry construction workers

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24218 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:02:11 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24218-hard-hats-with-heart-brings-construction-industry-together-for-worker-wellness Hard Hats.jpg The agreement brings together two organizations with a shared commitment to improving the lives and safety of the men and women who build America. The agreement brings together two organizations with a shared commitment to improving the lives and safety of the men and women who build America.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24215 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:42:59 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24215-ciasp-safety-and-health-announce-historic-partnership-to-advance-mental-health-suicide-prevention-and-worker-safety-across-construction CIASP, Health and Safety.jpg The Constructing the Path to Suicide Prevention Act would authorize a national study through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to collect data on the unique suicide risk factors facing construction workers that can be used to inform future suicide prevention programming. The Constructing the Path to Suicide Prevention Act would authorize a national study through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to collect data on the unique suicide risk factors facing construction workers that can be used to inform future suicide prevention programming.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24210 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:17:54 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24210-senators-introduce-legislation-to-support-construction-worker-mental-health US Capitol.jpg The annual SPOTY awards recognize outstanding safety professionals who demonstrate leadership, innovation and measurable impact in advancing workplace safety during their careers. The annual SPOTY awards recognize outstanding safety professionals who demonstrate leadership, innovation and measurable impact in advancing workplace safety during their careers.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24197 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:55:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24197-j-j-keller-announces-2026-safety-professional-of-the-year-award-winners J. J. Keller Announces 2026 Safety Professional of the Year Award Winners.webp Some workplace risks can be eliminated or reduced through planning and design; Others require practical tools that help you recognize when demands are building and respond early. Some workplace risks can be eliminated or reduced through planning and design; Others require practical tools that help you recognize when demands are building and respond early.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24222 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24222-rugged-preparation-and-prevention-prevention-tools-that-protect-the-body-and-mind RUGGED Preparation and Prevention- Prevention Tools That Protect the Body and Mind.jpg The partnerships provide live, on-demand, confidential mental health support for employees working in an industry where long hours, high-pressure environments, physically demanding work and stigma surrounding mental health often prevent individuals from seeking help. The partnerships provide live, on-demand, confidential mental health support for employees working in an industry where long hours, high-pressure environments, physically demanding work and stigma surrounding mental health often prevent individuals from seeking help.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24212 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24212-counslr-expands-across-construction-sector-with-new-partnerships-to-address-industry-mental-health-challenges Counslr Expands Across Construction Sector with New Partnerships to Address Industry Mental Health Challenges.jpg Join MCAA, SMACNA, and TAUC for the premier construction safety event of the year. Join MCAA, SMACNA, and TAUC for the premier construction safety event of the year.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24132 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:21:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24132-registration-now-open-for-the-2027-safety-and-health-conference Registration Now Open for 2027 Safety & Health Conference.jpg Historically in New York City, construction workers have had among the highest rate of fatal drug overdoses of any profession, making overdose prevention and awareness especially critical for the city's construction industry. Historically in New York City, construction workers have had among the highest rate of fatal drug overdoses of any profession, making overdose prevention and awareness especially critical for the city's construction industry.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24213 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24213-new-york-city-conducts-overdose-prevention-outreach-to-construction-workers New York City Conducts Overdose Prevention Outreach to Construction Workers.jpg Creating a workplace where people know how to recognize signs of concern, start a conversation and connect someone with appropriate resources can make prevention part of how the crew looks out for one another. Creating a workplace where people know how to recognize signs of concern, start a conversation and connect someone with appropriate resources can make prevention part of how the crew looks out for one another.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24221 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24221-rugged-preparation-and-prevention-early-action-supports-the-crew RUGGED Preparation and Prevention- Early Action Supports the Crew.jpg Knowing where to turn for support, consistently using the protections available to you and building habits that support your health can help you act earlier rather than waiting until a problem becomes harder to manage. Knowing where to turn for support, consistently using the protections available to you and building habits that support your health can help you act earlier rather than waiting until a problem becomes harder to manage.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24219 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24219-rugged-preparation-and-prevention-prepare-before-the-pressure-builds RUGGED Prepare 2.jpg In the trades, strength, reliability and hard work are valued traits. But mental health is just as important as physical health. Work demands, family responsibilities, financial pressures and everyday stress can all affect mental well-being. In the trades, strength, reliability and hard work are valued traits. But mental health is just as important as physical health. Work demands, family responsibilities, financial pressures and everyday stress can all affect mental well-being.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23979 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23979-mens-health-building-a-culture-of-support 1_Recognizing.jpg