Holistic Safety is the Theme for the 7th Annual National Construction Safety Week, an Industry- Organized Event Dedicated to Reducing Construction Fatalities & Injuries
Construction Safety Week, an annual industrywide education and awareness event originally formed in 2014, is set for May 3-7, 2021. The weeklong event is designed to inspire everyone in the industry to be leaders in safety. This year’s theme is “Holistic Safety - Be Present. Be Focused. Be Safe.”
Construction is a physically and mentally demanding occupation. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates compared to other industries. In addition, the pandemic has intensified the ongoing issue of substance abuse across the industry, particularly opioid addiction. These serious issues can cause even the best worker to put others at risk and a momentary lapse in focus can lead to catastrophic results. Less noticeable things like prolonged stress, anxiety, financial concerns or tensions with a family member, a boss or coworker can
cause workers to lose focus.