Suicide Crisis: What is Happening & What to Do About it

Sep 7, 2022 - 12:00 PM (CT) - Virtual
Hosted by Houston, TX

About this Event

September Education Webinar

September 7, 2022

12:00-2:00pm CST | Zoom

**First 70 to register will receive UberEats

Suicide Crisis: What is Happening & What to Do About it

With a suicide rate that is four times greater than the national average, the construction industry is facing a crisis. This session focuses on WHY these topics are an imperative for construction leaders at all levels.  Learn what you and your company can do to help promote mental wellbeing and reduce risk of suicide among your workforce and our industry.

Bring your Team!  This topic is important to operations, safety, risk, human resources and executive teams.  The registration is free to all and the first 70 registrants will receive $15 UberEats vouchers.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss construction industry’s issue with suicide and underlying causes
  • Why we should be concerned about the issue and how it affects your company
  • Provide guidance in developing worker safety programs that:
    • Improve mental wellness
    • Prevent death by suicide

Featured Speakers

Mike Macomber; Vice President of Risk Management for Adams Insurance Service  

  • Over 45 years in the Risk Management Field with expertise in claims, safety, OSHA, DOT, Employment Practice Liability and holds designations of CIC, CRM and CCLA
  • Earned a Bible and Education degree from Bob Jones University
  • Provides Crisis counseling and Crisis Management for over 30 years
  • Serves as instructor for ASA and AGC for over 20 years
  • Has developed multiple safety training programs and regularly provides clients with classroom training for their employees
  • Has been a lay minister for over 40 years

Faith Boren; Senior Risk Manager for Adams Insurance Service  

  • 22 years in the insurance industry and has worked with companies large and small to help them address and analyze exposure and controls
  • Earned a BBA degree in risk management from the University of Memphis
  • Is trainer for OSHA 10 and a host of risk management programs
  • Works with Mike to advise and consult to prevent losses BEFORE they occur

 

CPE Credit Offered: 2 Hours

Advance Preparation Needed: None

Course Level: Basic

Price

Members: Free
Non-members: Free

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