5 LIFE-SAVING TOOLS

( Notice. Ask. Share. Connect. Act.™ )

  1. NOTICE

    ( Notice. Ask. Share. Connect. Act.™ )

  • Spot the signs before it’s too late.

You don’t need to be a therapist—you just need to notice when someone’s off.

Look for changes in mood, attendance, focus, argumentative or starts to give stuff away.

“He’s been late three days in a row and didn’t joke around like usual. Something’s up.”

2. ASK

( Notice. Ask. Share. Connect. Act.™ )

  • Start the Conversation.

Silence is the real danger. Open, honest conversation is the antidote. The more we talk, the more we heal. Prevention begins with dialogue, not avoidance.

Keep it simple and direct.

“What’s the heaviest thing you are carrying right now?”

3. SHARE

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  • Open the door with your own story.

You don’t have to spill everything. Just enough to show they’re not alone.

“I’ve been exactly where you are, and had some rough patches too. Talking actually helped me more than I expected”

4. CONNECT

( Notice. Ask. Share. Connect. Act.™ )

  • Point Them to Help. The 30 second crisis script.

You’re not the solution - but you can be the bridge.

“You don’t have to figure this out all alone.

Let’s call 988 together - or I’ll drive you myself.”

5. ACT

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  • Follow Up. Stay Present.

Check in tomorrow. Ask again next week. Let them know you’re still there for them.

“Just wanted to see how you are doing. Still here if you need anything”

These Aren’t Posters or Corporate Videos.

They are Practical Steps You can Use on Your Jobsite Today.

  • 1. TOOLBOX TALK SCRIPT & DISCUSSION

    - The #1 tool — turn your regular safety meeting into a life-saving conversation.

    - Hold a 15–30 minute tailgate talk on stress, isolation, or help resources.

    - Foremen lead — no lecture, just real talk.

    - Normalizes the topic using the safety culture you already have.

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  • 2. 988 CRISIS LIFELINE (Immediate Access)

    - Treat it like 911 for mental health. Call or text 988 — 24/7, free, confidential.

    - Put it everywhere: hard hat stickers, wallet cards, gang boxes.

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  • 3. GATEKEEPER TRAINING FOR THE CREW

    - Train supervisors to spot signs and respond. Warning signs: irritable, isolated, giving stuff away.

    - They learn the script to start the conversation and connect to help — without being therapists.

    - The 5 Life-Saving Tools on Construction Sites - PRINT NOW

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  • 4. PEER SUPPORT NETWORKS & EAPs

    - Create a “buddy system” — trained peers (not managers) for confidential talks. Pair with a promoted Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

    - Workers trust coworkers more than HR — combats stigma head-on.

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  • 5. Wellness Programs & Flexible Supports

    - Address root causes: financial stress, work strain, substance issues. Offer financial literacy, mental health days, or legal aid access.

    - Shows the company cares about what happens off the clock too.

    - Beyond Zero 4 Life™ – Safety 24/7

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  • READY TO GO?

    - Start with the Toolbox Talk PDF — free download here.

    - Then bring me in to train your foremen.

    - Together, we turn Silence into Strength.

    - One Conversation at a Time.

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