Safety
Death by Suicide: Whose Fault Was It?
Last year, more than 47,000 Americans died by suicide. Construction has the highest rate of suicide deaths, so providing support for workers affected and educating them on suicide prevention is paramount.
By Bob VandePol
June 4, 2019
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by Bob VandePol
Bob VandePol where he leverages behavioral health expertise to enhance the health and productivity of businesses. He previously served as President of Crisis Care Network, helping to lead it from a startup to the world’s largest provider of Critical Incident Response services to the workplace. He managed CCN’s Command Center in Manhattan following the 2001 terrorist attacks and led teams in response to many of our nation’s largest tragedies. He keynotes frequently on the topics of suicide prevention and postvention.
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