{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpsychhealthandsafetyusa.com%2Fepisodes%2Fsafety-tech-for-construction-with-rob-loose-giBe5j1f","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Safety Tech for Construction with Rob Loose","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/043d9ea4-438c-4c1a-b131-226fe3bef6f6/3fb6751e-aac4-4c2c-b628-54e1fac378da/psands-usa-pod-artwork-2-01.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"Dive into Episode #138 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Rob Loose, who discusses his journey into safety from his early roots in human resources to an “accidental safety “ professional, now involved in the development of a safety-focused AI in use in the contraction industry that puts a safety assistant at the individual’s fingertips. \n\nThe state of mental health in the construction industry is concerning, with mental health struggles emerging as the deadliest danger. Studies reveal that over 5,000 male construction workers die from suicide annually, a rate five times higher than work-related injuries. \n\nThis alarming statistic highlights a crisis that has only recently gained public attention. Anxiety, depression, and substance abuse are prevalent among construction workers, exacerbated by high-stress environments, long hours, and job insecurity.\n\nDespite growing awareness, mental health issues remain underdiagnosed and undertreated, with fewer than 5% of construction workers seeking professional help. Efforts to address this crisis include mental health first-aid training and suicide prevention initiatives, but implementing these measures faces significant challenges.\n\nTo learn more, go to www.SafetyEHD.com or contact robbyl@stoutllc.com. "}