Health & Wellness PROS REPS RUGGED MIND & BODY https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us 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 RUGGED Mind and Body Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit Part 4 — AI and Mental Health in the Trades: A Tool for Support, Not a Replacement AI tools are becoming more common and can offer quick, private support during a busy workday. For trades professionals working under pressure and tight schedules, that convenience may be appealing. However, AI is not a mental health professional, and understanding its limits is important. AI tools are becoming more common and can offer quick, private support during a busy workday. For trades professionals working under pressure and tight schedules, that convenience may be appealing. However, AI is not a mental health professional, and understanding its limits is important.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23568 Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23568-ai-and-mental-health-in-the-trades-a-tool-for-support-not-a-replacement Copy of RUGGED_MHAM 1_Stress Under Pressure (667 x 500 px) (2).png ISEA and J. J. Keller Release 2026 PPE Pain Points Study Results The research highlights steady progress yet ongoing challenges with compliance, comfort, and fit affecting worker safety. The research highlights steady progress yet ongoing challenges with compliance, comfort, and fit affecting worker safety.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23512 Wed, 27 May 2026 11:31:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23512-isea-and-j-j-keller-release-2026-ppe-pain-points-study-results ISEA and J. J. Keller Release 2026 PPE Pain Points Study Results.jpg Construction Industry Leaders Unite Around Mental Health With 988 on Hard Hats Nationwide Hard Hat Courage initiative launches “A Call To Save Lives” campaign during Mental Health Awareness Month to destigmatize mental health in the construction industry. Hard Hat Courage initiative launches “A Call To Save Lives” campaign during Mental Health Awareness Month to destigmatize mental health in the construction industry.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23471 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23471-construction-industry-leaders-unite-around-mental-health-with-988-on-hard-hats-nationwide Construction Industry Leaders Unite Around Mental Health With 988 on Hard Hats Nationwide.jpg From Service to Skilled Trades: America’s Most Overlooked Workforce Pipeline With their technical training, discipline and hands-on experience, veterans are uniquely positioned to meet labor shortage demands while finding a meaningful career in the trades. With their technical training, discipline and hands-on experience, veterans are uniquely positioned to meet labor shortage demands while finding a meaningful career in the trades. 


]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23469 Thu, 21 May 2026 09:28:37 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23469-from-service-to-skilled-trades-americas-most-overlooked-workforce-pipeline From Service to Skilled Trades- America’s Mos Overlooked Workforce Pipeline.jpg WiMI Conference Heads to San Diego The 2026 WiMI Conference runs June 8–10 in San Diego, bringing together women in the mechanical industry for leadership development, education, and networking. The 2026 WiMI Conference runs June 8–10 in San Diego, bringing together women in the mechanical industry for leadership development, education, and networking.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23464 Wed, 20 May 2026 11:05:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23464-wimi-conference-heads-to-san-diego WiMI Conference Heads to San Diego.jpg RUGGED Mind and Body Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit Part 3: Stigma in the Trades The third article in this series looks at breaking the stigma around mental health and why conversations in the trades matter. The third article in this series looks at breaking the stigma around mental health and why conversations in the trades matter.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23462 Tue, 19 May 2026 14:40:19 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23462-rugged-mind-and-body-mental-health-awareness-month-toolkit-part-3-stigma-in-the-trades Copy of RUGGED_MHAM 1_Stress Under Pressure (667 x 500 px) (1).png Milwaukee Tool Expands Safety Training Focus to Include Mental Health During 2026 Construction Safety Week During Construction Safety Week (May 4–8, 2026), Milwaukee Tool expanded its safety training focus to include mental health; introducing a new partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. During Construction Safety Week (May 4–8, 2026), Milwaukee Tool expanded its safety training focus to include mental health; introducing a new partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23451 Fri, 15 May 2026 10:41:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23451-milwaukee-tool-expands-safety-training-focus-to-include-mental-health-during-2026-construction-safety-week Milwaukee Tool Expands Safety Training Focus to Include Mental Health During 2026 Construction Safety Week.jpg RUGGED Mind and Body Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit Part 2: Managing Fatigue and Burnout in Physically Demanding Work Read on for practical information and tips tradespeople can apply in their daily work and life. Read on for practical information and tips tradespeople can apply in their daily work and life. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23601 Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23601-rugged-mind-and-body-mental-health-awareness-month-toolkit-part-2-burnout-and-fatigue Copy of RUGGED_MHAM 1_Stress Under Pressure (667 x 500 px) (3).png Construction Dive: Major Contractors are ‘All In Together’ for Construction Safety Week This year’s theme focuses on recognizing, responding and respecting, which applies not only to serious hazards on the jobsite but to the tradespeople performing the work. This year’s theme focuses on recognizing, responding and respecting, which applies not only to serious hazards on the jobsite but to the tradespeople performing the work.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23386 Mon, 04 May 2026 13:56:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23386-construction-dive-major-contractors-are-all-in-together-for-construction-safety-week Construction Dive Major Contractors are All In Together for Construction Safety Week.webp RUGGED Mind and Body to Share Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit for Trades Professionals Part one focuses on an issue that affects nearly every role in the industry: stress under pressure. Part one focuses on an issue that affects nearly every role in the industry: stress under pressure.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23461 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23461-rugged-mind-and-body-to-share-mental-health-awareness-month-toolkit-for-trades-professionals Copy of RUGGED_MHAM 1_Stress Under Pressure (667 x 500 px).png Illinois Construction Hike for Hope Brings Illinois Communities Together to Confront Suicide Prevention On Saturday, June 13, the Illinois Chapter of AFSP will bring the Illinois Construction Hike for Hope fundraising and awareness event to Downers Grove and Grafton, providing workers and community members a place to foster connection and confront this issue head-on. On Saturday, June 13, the Illinois Chapter of AFSP will bring the Illinois Construction Hike for Hope fundraising and awareness event to Downers Grove and Grafton, providing workers and community members a place to foster connection and confront this issue head-on. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23369 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:25:11 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23369-illinois-construction-hike-for-hope-brings-illinois-communities-together-to-confront-suicide-prevention Construction Hike for Hope.jpg PHCPPros Off the Cuff Podcast: "Giving a Damn Better" with Temecula Winnelson's Scott Thornton In our latest episode, Thornton discusses his path from addiction and personal struggle to becoming a purpose-driven leader in the trades. In our latest episode, Thornton discusses his path from addiction and personal struggle to becoming a purpose-driven leader in the trades.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23317 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:54:06 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23317-phcppros-off-the-cuff-podcast-giving-a-damn-better-with-temecula-winnelsons-scott-thornton thornton.jpg Daily Wellness and Nutrition Habits for Trades Professionals Learn five practical, evidence-based strategies to support daily wellness and nutrition for trades professionals. Learn five practical, evidence-based strategies to support daily wellness and nutrition for trades professionals.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23298 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23298-daily-wellness-and-nutrition-habits-for-trades-professionals Daily Wellness and Nutrition Habits for Trades Professionals.jpg Dayco Systems Launches Sensory-Inclusive At-Home Service With KultureCity The partnership brings sensory-inclusive training and tools to Dayco technicians, improving at-home service for customers with sensory needs. The partnership brings sensory-inclusive training and tools to Dayco technicians, improving at-home service for customers with sensory needs.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23273 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:29:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23273-dayco-systems-launches-sensory-inclusive-at-home-service-with-kulturecity Dayco Systems Launches Sensory-Inclusive At-Home Service With KultureCity.jpg Stress, Isolation and the Trades: Why Support Networks Matter Discover how trades professionals can combat the unique pressures of isolation and burnout by building intentional support networks that act as "preventive maintenance" for their mental well-being. Discover how trades professionals can combat the unique pressures of isolation and burnout by building intentional support networks that act as "preventive maintenance" for their mental well-being.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23159 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23159-stress-isolation-and-the-trades-why-support-networks-matter 1.jpg Keeping the System Running: How Chiropractic Care Can Benefit Tradespeople Explore how chiropractic care mirrors the precision of the skilled trades to help workers restore their "human machine," reduce chronic pain, and protect their most valuable tool—their bodies. Explore how chiropractic care mirrors the precision of the skilled trades to help workers restore their "human machine," reduce chronic pain, and protect their most valuable tool—their bodies.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23157 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23157-keeping-the-system-running-how-chiropractic-care-can-benefit-tradespeople iStock-1173641312.jpg Mental and Physical Fortitude: The Power of Exercise and Meditation Meet Valerie A. Stakes, RUGGED’s new columnist, as she shares her powerful journey of using endurance training and meditation to build the mental and physical resilience needed to navigate a life-changing cancer diagnosis. Meet Valerie A. Stakes, RUGGED’s new columnist, as she shares her powerful journey of using endurance training and meditation to build the mental and physical resilience needed to navigate a life-changing cancer diagnosis.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23156 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23156-mental-and-physical-fortitude-the-power-of-exercise-and-meditation RUGGED_Stakes.jpg The Cost of Carrying It All: Why Leaders in the Trades Must Stop Suffering in Silence Discover how trades leaders can overcome the hidden mental and operational costs of "carrying it all" by implementing five practical strategies to build a more sustainable, sharp, and connected professional life. Discover how trades leaders can overcome the hidden mental and operational costs of "carrying it all" by implementing five practical strategies to build a more sustainable, sharp, and connected professional life.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23155 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23155-the-cost-of-carrying-it-all-why-leaders-in-the-trades-must-stop-suffering-in-silence iStock-1292750991.jpg Rising From the Ashes Follow the harrowing yet hopeful journey of Shaun Carlyon as he battles childhood trauma, the physical and mental tolls of firefighting, and a life-threatening addiction to rebuild his life and launch a mission to help other tradespeople find their voice. Follow the harrowing yet hopeful journey of Shaun Carlyon as he battles childhood trauma, the physical and mental tolls of firefighting, and a life-threatening addiction to rebuild his life and launch a mission to help other tradespeople find their voice.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23154 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23154-rising-from-the-ashes 20251206_164924.jpg Contractors Earn Top MCAA/CNA Safety Awards This program honors member companies that have demonstrated strong safety practices and innovative approaches to achieving high safety and health standards. This program honors member companies that have demonstrated strong safety practices and innovative approaches to achieving high safety and health standards.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23218 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:43:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23218-contractors-earn-top-mcaa-cna-safety-awards Contractors Earn Top MCAA-CNA Safety Awards.jpg