[PODCAST] Suicide in the Construction Industry is Rising, and Prevention Needs to Be Addressed

Construction is the top industry for suicide rate, and that needs to change

Nov 20, 2019

The incident rate of suicide in the construction industry is the highest of any industry, according to a recent CDC study, and the rate continues to increase.

In this Digging Deeper podcast, Stuart Binstock, president and CEO of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) talked with contributing editor Becky Schultz on the pressing need to understand suicide in the construction industry and bring prevention to the forefront of discussion.

Protective systems are a key element in making sure your trenching and excavation site is safe. They’re required for trenches that exceed five feet in depth or aren’t cut entirely into stable rock.

Addressing the Risk of Trenching and Excavation Site Cave-Ins

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The design of the all-new Volvo VNR series features high-strength steel construction and offers versatile solutions with customizable exterior and interior design options, available in two trim levels — Core and Edge.

Volvo Trucks Reveals the New Volvo VNR

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World of Asphalt attendees are the first to get a preview of the new BOMAG CR 820 T-2 rubber track paver.

BOMAG Americas’ Exhibit at World of Asphalt 2025 to Showcase New Equipment

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The Green Truck Summit at Work Truck Week 2025 was able to highlight and explain some of the emerging trends in the sustainable and technological sectors of the industry.

3 Evolving Trends Shaping the Future of Work Trucks at WTW 2025

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Construction Safety

Addressing the Risk of Trenching and Excavation Site Cave-Ins

Sentry Insurance

You can reduce the risk of cave-ins by implementing robust protective measures, conducting a thorough soil analysis, proper training, and maintaining vigilant inspection routines.

Protective systems are a key element in making sure your trenching and excavation site is safe. They’re required for trenches that exceed five feet in depth or aren’t cut entirely into stable rock.

Trucks & Accessories

Volvo Trucks Reveals the New Volvo VNR

Volvo Trucks North America

Volvo Trucks North America launched the Volvo VNR, featuring a 90% redesign over the previous generation truck, the all-new Volvo VNR integrates the latest proprietary safety systems.

The design of the all-new Volvo VNR series features high-strength steel construction and offers versatile solutions with customizable exterior and interior design options, available in two trim levels — Core and Edge.

Compaction Equipment

BOMAG Americas’ Exhibit at World of Asphalt 2025 to Showcase New Equipment

BOMAG Americas Inc.

BOMAG Americas has announced the product launches and compaction technology features that it will be showcasing at its booth.

World of Asphalt attendees are the first to get a preview of the new BOMAG CR 820 T-2 rubber track paver.

Trucks & Accessories

3 Evolving Trends Shaping the Future of Work Trucks at WTW 2025

NTEA | The Association for the Work Truck Industry

Here is a round-up of just a few of the trends we saw at Green Truck Summit.

The Green Truck Summit at Work Truck Week 2025 was able to highlight and explain some of the emerging trends in the sustainable and technological sectors of the industry.

Labor & Workforce Development

RefrigiWear Announces Acquisition of Fortdress Group

REFRIGIWEAR INC

The Fortdress Group has been delivering innovative products that protect workers in extreme conditions, including environments, sometimes well below freezing, in the cold chain that are necessary to protect and deliver temperature-sensitive products.

The Fortdress Group acquisition follows the purchases of FlexiTog (UK, 2024), Tessuto (Netherlands, 2024), and Goldfreeze (UK, 2025) made by RefrigiWear in Europe.

Caterpillar Reveals Cat 395 for Long Reach Excavators

Caterpillar - Cat

The Cat 395 Long Reach Excavator (LRE) brings the ability to perform long-distance applications such as dredging, ditch cleaning, and canal and waterway maintenance.

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Komatsu Unveils WA485-11 and WA475-11 Wheel Loaders

Komatsu America Corp.

Both models offer yard loader configurations that include additional stability features such as a larger bucket, wide low-profile tires, and additional counterweight designed to support higher productivity in aggregate applications.

Wheel Loader Wa485

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

SAKAI Releases Echelon Mode for Guardman System

Sakai America, Inc.

The Echelon Mode feature improves the safety and efficiency of tandem asphalt rolling operations.

Sakai Echelon Mode Press Ready

Earthmoving Equipment

Caterpillar Launches the Cat MH3032 Material Handler

Caterpillar - Cat

Positioned to fill the gap between the MH3026 and MH3040, both already on the next-generation platform, the new MH3032 calls on the same criteria to deliver a 30 MT technology-driven design.

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Training & Education

CM Labs Releases Walkaround Inspection to Motor Grader and Articulated Dump Truck Training Packs

CM Labs Simulations, Inc.

CM Labs’ walkaround inspection exercises are designed to help trainees quickly and effectively learn how to perform inspections.

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Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions Will Unveil Bredel Heavy Duty Hose Pump at bauma 2025

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions

The Heavy Duty pump is designed for handling difficult solids in the mining and construction industries, such as transferring abrasive high-solid content slurries, thick sludge, and corrosive fluids.

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Hard Hats & Headwear

Milwaukee Tool Reveals New Protective Bump Caps

Milwaukee Tool Corp.

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