Safety
Out of the Shadows: Breaking the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health
Mental health issues pose significant risks to construction workers’ well-being, safety and productivity. A construction industry focus can shift attitudes, perceptions and behaviors about mental health.
By Scott Wittkop
June 15, 2021
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Safety
by Scott Wittkop
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., the oldest privately held national construction company in the nation, has approximately 5,000 salaried employees and craft professionals. The firm is 100% employee owned.
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