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It's Time to Talk About the Opioid Crisis & Mental Health in Construction | Cal Beyer of SAFE Project

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EPISODE 416: The construction industry has the highest rate of overdose deaths among major sectors. Yet, there’s still a stigma in tackling this opioid crisis. Thankfully, this week’s guest and his team have done the groundwork for creating healthier and safer construction job sites.

To shed light on these critical issues, join me and my co-host, Nathan Wood, as we interview Cal Beyer, Senior Director of the SAFE Project.

Today, we’ll talk about the pressing issues of mental health, suicide prevention, and substance use disorders in construction.

This conversation highlights the progress made in holistic health approaches that connect physical, mental, and emotional well-being to create safer and more productive workplaces.

We talk about the pivotal role of Naloxone on job sites, the impact of peer-to-peer support networks in addressing substance abuse in the workplace, and more.

Don’t miss this special Pause for the Cause episode.

Tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Cal’s journey and impact in the construction industry (02:17)

From human risk management to partnering with SAFE Project (05:10)

The correlation between substance abuse and mental health (09:25)

Importance of peer-to-peer support networks (11:23)

The role of self-care in workplace productivity (19:13)

Work-life balance vs. work-life harmony (25:01)

SAFE Project’s comprehensive approach (28:21)

The impact of addressing substance abuse in the workplace (40:26)

Keep up with Cal and his works (48:41)

Additional Resources:

Listen to the show at: https://thecontechcrew.com

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecontechcrew

Watch Episode 412 with Eitan Vesely: https://thecontechcrew.com/412-how-ai-and-data-analytics-can-help-manage-work-stress-eitan-vesely

Follow Cal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinbeyer/

Check out the SAFE Project for more: https://www.safeproject.us/

The ConTech Crew is a construction news podcast dedicated to keeping you up to date with all the latest in construction technology.

Give us a follow so you never miss an episode!

  continue reading

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EPISODE 416: The construction industry has the highest rate of overdose deaths among major sectors. Yet, there’s still a stigma in tackling this opioid crisis. Thankfully, this week’s guest and his team have done the groundwork for creating healthier and safer construction job sites.

To shed light on these critical issues, join me and my co-host, Nathan Wood, as we interview Cal Beyer, Senior Director of the SAFE Project.

Today, we’ll talk about the pressing issues of mental health, suicide prevention, and substance use disorders in construction.

This conversation highlights the progress made in holistic health approaches that connect physical, mental, and emotional well-being to create safer and more productive workplaces.

We talk about the pivotal role of Naloxone on job sites, the impact of peer-to-peer support networks in addressing substance abuse in the workplace, and more.

Don’t miss this special Pause for the Cause episode.

Tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Cal’s journey and impact in the construction industry (02:17)

From human risk management to partnering with SAFE Project (05:10)

The correlation between substance abuse and mental health (09:25)

Importance of peer-to-peer support networks (11:23)

The role of self-care in workplace productivity (19:13)

Work-life balance vs. work-life harmony (25:01)

SAFE Project’s comprehensive approach (28:21)

The impact of addressing substance abuse in the workplace (40:26)

Keep up with Cal and his works (48:41)

Additional Resources:

Listen to the show at: https://thecontechcrew.com

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecontechcrew

Watch Episode 412 with Eitan Vesely: https://thecontechcrew.com/412-how-ai-and-data-analytics-can-help-manage-work-stress-eitan-vesely

Follow Cal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinbeyer/

Check out the SAFE Project for more: https://www.safeproject.us/

The ConTech Crew is a construction news podcast dedicated to keeping you up to date with all the latest in construction technology.

Give us a follow so you never miss an episode!

  continue reading

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