Health & Wellness PROS REPS RUGGED MIND & BODY https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us Men’s Health: Building a Culture of Support 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 Q&A: Understanding Schizophrenia and Psychosis Schizophrenia affects more than 3 million adults in the United States, yet many people don’t know what schizophrenia or psychosis looks like — or what to do when they notice changes in someone they care about. Schizophrenia affects more than 3 million adults in the United States, yet many people don’t know what schizophrenia or psychosis looks like — or what to do when they notice changes in someone they care about.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23978 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23978-q-and-a-understanding-schizophrenia-and-psychosis Rouse.jpg More Than a Paycheck: What the Next Generation Actually Wants from the Trades In the trades, most owners learn a simple lesson early: Good work gets rewarded with more work. You start out in the field. You solve problems. Customers trust you. In the trades, most owners learn a simple lesson early: Good work gets rewarded with more work. You start out in the field. You solve problems. Customers trust you.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23976 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23976-more-than-a-paycheck-what-the-next-generation-actually-wants-from-the-trades The Four Agreements: A Blueprint for Safety on the Jobsite Upon entering my office at work, you’ll see a placard with the following succinct statements: Be impeccable with your word. Don’t take anything personally. Don’t make assumptions. Always do your best. Upon entering my office at work, you’ll see a placard with the following succinct statements: Be impeccable with your word. Don’t take anything personally. Don’t make assumptions. Always do your best.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23975 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23975-the-four-agreements-a-blueprint-for-safety-on-the-jobsite iStock-2199351006_1.jpg Stronger Skills. Stronger Teams. Stronger Trades. People working in the plumbing and water industries solve problems every day, often under pressure. They are called when something fails, when a customer needs answers or when a job has to be completed safely. People working in the plumbing and water industries solve problems every day, often under pressure. They are called when something fails, when a customer needs answers or when a job has to be completed safely. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23974 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23974-stronger-skills-stronger-teams-stronger-trades Rugged article Aug_B (2).jpg Turning the Page: A Flyer and a Fresh Start After surviving heroin addiction and an abusive relationship, Alayna Chavez was looking for a way to start over. Then, she saw a flyer for trade school. After surviving heroin addiction and an abusive relationship, Alayna Chavez was looking for a way to start over. Then, she saw a flyer for trade school.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23973 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23973-turning-the-page-a-flyer-and-a-fresh-start PXL_20251011_185425735.MP Alayna chavez.jpg RUGGED Resilience Spotlight: Marty Hardon Hardon's journey is a testament to the determination, grit and strength that define the trades. Hardon's journey is a testament to the determination, grit and strength that define the trades.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24006 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:28:50 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24006-rugged-resilience-spotlight-marty-hardon Marty Hardon.png RUGGED Preparation and Prevention: Catch It Early, Know the Warning Signs This month, RUGGED Mind and Body is focusing on preparation and prevention, sharing education, resources and practical strategies from established health and safety organizations to help trades professionals protect their long-term physical and mental health. This month, RUGGED Mind and Body is focusing on preparation and prevention, sharing education, resources and practical strategies from established health and safety organizations to help trades professionals protect their long-term physical and mental health.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23988 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:28:13 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23988-rugged-preparation-and-prevention-catch-it-early-know-the-warning-signs RUGGED Preparation and Prevention Catch It Early, Know the Warning Signs.jpg RUGGED Mind and Body to Host Next Road Show in Milwaukee The event will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 3rd St. Market Hall during the week of PHCC CONNECT. The event will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 3rd St. Market Hall during the week of PHCC CONNECT. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23943 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:08:34 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23943-rugged-mind-and-body-to-host-next-road-show-in-milwaukee Untitled design - 2026-08-18T180810.760.png Dayco Systems Offers ‘Sensory Inclusive’ Service Being without air conditioning in the Atlanta heat is stressful enough. But there’s another type of stress that’s easily overlooked. Techs enter the home carrying tools and equipment. Being without air conditioning in the Atlanta heat is stressful enough. But there’s another type of stress that’s easily overlooked. Techs enter the home carrying tools and equipment.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23855 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23855-dayco-systems-offers-sensory-inclusive-service Kulture_RibCut-2.jpg RUGGED UV Safety and Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Healthy Habits That Help Reduce Cancer Risk While protecting your skin from the sun is an important way to reduce your risk of skin cancer, there are other healthy habits that can lower your risk of developing many types of cancer. While protecting your skin from the sun is an important way to reduce your risk of skin cancer, there are other healthy habits that can lower your risk of developing many types of cancer. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23987 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23987-rugged-uv-safety-and-skin-cancer-awareness-month-healthy-habits-that-help-reduce-cancer-risk RUGGED UV Safety and Skin Cancer Awareness Month- Healthy Habits That Help Reduce Cancer Risk.jpg RUGGED UV Safety and Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Check Your Skin for Changes For many people in the trades, years of working outdoors can result in significant ultraviolet exposure. Performing regular skin self-exams can help you recognize changes early, when skin cancer is often easier to treat. For many people in the trades, years of working outdoors can result in significant ultraviolet exposure. Performing regular skin self-exams can help you recognize changes early, when skin cancer is often easier to treat.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23886 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23886-rugged-uv-safety-and-skin-cancer-awareness-month-check-your-skin-for-changes RUGGED UV Safety and Skin Cancer Awareness Month- Check Your Skin for Changes.jpg RUGGED UV Safety and Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Protect Your Skin from the Sun As UV Safety and Skin Cancer Awareness Month continues, RUGGED Mind and Body is sharing education, resources, and practical tips from trusted sources to help trades professionals protect their health. As UV Safety and Skin Cancer Awareness Month continues, RUGGED Mind and Body is sharing education, resources, and practical tips from trusted sources to help trades professionals protect their health.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23813 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:45:41 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23813-rugged-uv-safety-and-skin-cancer-awareness-month-protect-your-skin-from-the-sun RUGGED UV Safety and Skin Cancer Awareness Month- Protect Your Skin from the Sun.jpg Wellness Workdays Launches BRAVE Certified Workplace Program to Advance Mental Health and Safety in Construction and Industrial Workplaces Wellness Workdays introduces the BRAVE Certified Workplace program to help construction employers make mental health a core part of workplace safety. Wellness Workdays introduces the BRAVE Certified Workplace program to help construction employers make mental health a core part of workplace safety.


]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23798 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:33:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23798-wellness-workdays-launches-brave-certified-workplace-program-to-advance-mental-health-and-safety-in-construction-and-industrial-workplaces Wellness Workdays Launches BRAVE Certified Workplace Program to Advance Mental Health and Safety in Construction and Industrial Workplaces.jpg Cintas Launches Spot the Worker Safety Campaign  The new campaign helps companies close the gap between compliance and consistent, day-to-day worker visibility. The new campaign helps companies close the gap between compliance and consistent, day-to-day worker visibility. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23782 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:17:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23782-cintas-launches-spot-the-worker-safety-campaign Cintas Launches Spot the Worker Safety Campaign .jpg RUGGED UV Safety and Skin Cancer Awareness Month — Skin Cancer: Know Your Risk Many trades professionals spend hours outdoors where UV exposure is unavoidable, making sun protection an important part of the workday. Many trades professionals spend hours outdoors where UV exposure is unavoidable, making sun protection an important part of the workday.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23752 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:46:48 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23752-uv-safety-and-skin-cancer-awareness-month-skin-cancer-know-your-risk UV Safety and Skin Cancer Awareness Month — Skin Cancer- Know Your Risk.jpg Men's Health Month: Building a Culture of Health — Speak Up and Support Others As Men's Health Month concludes, RUGGED Mind and Body continues to share education, resources, and practical strategies from trusted health organizations to support the well-being of trades professionals. As Men's Health Month concludes, RUGGED Mind and Body continues to share education, resources, and practical strategies from trusted health organizations to support the well-being of trades professionals.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23713 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:15:31 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23713-mens-health-month-building-a-culture-of-health-speak-up-and-support-others Men's Health Month- Building a Culture of Health — Speak Up and Support Others.jpg Men's Health Month: Healthy Habits — Small Changes for Better Heart Health As Men's Health Month continues, RUGGED Mind and Body is sharing education, resources and practical tips from trusted sources to help trades professionals take care of their physical and mental health. As Men's Health Month continues, RUGGED Mind and Body is sharing education, resources and practical tips from trusted sources to help trades professionals take care of their physical and mental health.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23677 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:30:22 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23677-mens-health-month-healthy-habits-small-changes-for-better-heart-health Men's Health Month- Healthy Habits — Small Changes for Better Heart Health.jpg RUGGED Mind and Body Panel at InstallerSHOW New York 2026 Addresses Mental Health, Workplace Culture, and Sustainability in the Trades Watch our highlight reel to hear panelists discuss the impact of burnout, the industry's "grind it out" culture, and the importance of creating workplaces where employees feel supported. Watch our highlight reel to hear panelists discuss the impact of burnout, the industry's "grind it out" culture, and the importance of creating workplaces where employees feel supported. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23641 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:24:06 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23641-rugged-mind-and-body-panel-at-installershow-new-york-2026-addresses-mental-health-workplace-culture-and-sustainability-in-the-trades RUGGED Mind and Body Panel at InstallerSHOW New York 2026 Addresses Mental Health, Workplace Culture, and Sustainability in the Trades.jpg CIASP Announces September Virtual 5K to Support Mental Health and Suicide Prevention The Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention's virtual event will unite construction professionals, companies and supporters to raise awareness and support mental health initiatives across the industry. The Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention's virtual event will unite construction professionals, companies and supporters to raise awareness and support mental health initiatives across the industry.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23629 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23629-ciasp-announces-september-virtual-5k-to-support-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention CIASP Announces September Virtual 5K to Support Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.jpg Men's Health Month: Mind Matters — Taking Care of Your Mental Health As Men's Health Month continues, RUGGED Mind and Body is sharing education, resources, and practical tips from trusted sources to help trades professionals take care of their health. As Men's Health Month continues, RUGGED Mind and Body is sharing education, resources, and practical tips from trusted sources to help trades professionals take care of their health. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23599 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:58:10 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23599-mens-health-month-mind-matters-taking-care-of-your-mental-health Men's Health Month- Mind Matters — Taking Care of Your Mental Health.jpg MCAA WiMI Initiative Featured in NAWIC Magazine MCAA’s Women in the Mechanical Industry initiative is gaining national recognition for its efforts to advance women in the trades through mentorship, leadership development and professional networking. MCAA’s Women in the Mechanical Industry initiative is gaining national recognition for its efforts to advance women in the trades through mentorship, leadership development and professional networking.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23553 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:12:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23553-mcaa-wimi-initiative-featured-in-nawic-magazine MCAA WiMI Initiative Featured in NAWIC Magazine.jpg SFA Saniflo USA Continues Partnership With Hope Vibes Founded in 2020, Hope Vibes works with SFA Saniflo to outfit its mobile shower and laundry center trucks that regularly serve the North Carolina homeless community. Founded in 2020, Hope Vibes works with SFA Saniflo to outfit its mobile shower and laundry center trucks that regularly serve the North Carolina homeless community.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23546 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:54:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23546-sfa-saniflo-usa-continues-partnership-with-hope-vibes SFA Saniflo USA Continues Partnership With Hope Vibes.jpg J. J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year Awards Now Open for Applications and Nominations Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. CST on July 31, 2026. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. CST on July 31, 2026.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23542 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:45:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23542-j-j-keller-safety-professional-of-the-year-awards-now-open-for-applications-and-nominations J. J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year Awards Now Open for Applications & Nominations.jpg Men's Health Month: Get Checked — Why Preventive Care Matters Throughout the month, RUGGED Mind and Body will be sharing education, resources, and practical tips from established sources to help trades professionals take care of their physical and mental health. Throughout the month, RUGGED Mind and Body will be sharing education, resources, and practical tips from established sources to help trades professionals take care of their physical and mental health.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23598 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23598-mens-health-month-get-checked-why-preventive-care-matters Men's Health.jpg Daily Wellness and Nutrition Habits for Trades Professionals Professionals in the trades industry perform physically demanding work that involves strength, endurance and sustained concentration. Professionals in the trades industry perform physically demanding work that involves strength, endurance and sustained concentration.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23482 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23482-daily-wellness-and-nutrition-habits-for-trades-professionals water.jpg A Plumber’s Guide to Staying Safe, Fit and Successful Discover how Florida-based plumber Omar Harris maintains peak performance through disciplined nutrition, strict safety habits, and a dedicated fitness routine outside of the trade. Discover how Florida-based plumber Omar Harris maintains peak performance through disciplined nutrition, strict safety habits, and a dedicated fitness routine outside of the trade.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23481 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23481-a-plumbers-guide-to-staying-safe-fit-and-successful Peachtree 2x scale.jpg Lead With Purpose: Three Habits of Healthy Trades Leaders Stop running a trade business and start carrying it—discover three essential habits healthy leaders use to build systems, delegate effectively, and transition out of constant emergency mode.

Stop running a trade business and start carrying it—discover three essential habits healthy leaders use to build systems, delegate effectively, and transition out of constant emergency mode.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23480 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23480-lead-with-purpose-three-habits-of-healthy-trades-leaders iStock-1009803562.jpg Total Worker Health in the HVAC and Plumbing Industry: Building a Safer, Stronger Workforce By adopting a Total Worker Health approach, HVAC and plumbing companies can protect their teams from unique trade hazards while gaining a competitive edge in recruiting and retaining top talent. http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23479 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23479-total-worker-health-in-the-hvac-and-plumbing-industry-building-a-safer-stronger-workforce iStock-2242120788.jpg A Lasting Impact After overcoming a turbulent past marked by abuse, addiction, and poverty, tradeswoman Mary-Anne Bowcott is using her successful plumbing career to give back to global communities in need through The Impact Project. After overcoming a turbulent past marked by abuse, addiction, and poverty, tradeswoman Mary-Anne Bowcott is using her successful plumbing career to give back to global communities in need through The Impact Project.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23478 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23478-a-lasting-impact 07c4c788--2x scale.jpg