Mental health advocates urge Ontario leaders to address opioid crisis hitting construction industry

SIMIAN LASC Hosts the Lighthouse Construction Charity’s ‘Make It Visible’ Site Tour: A Powerful Reminder of Mental Health’s Importance in Construction

At SIMIAN, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of promoting safety in the construction industry, not just in terms of physical protection but also when it comes to mental well-being. This February, we had the immense pleasure of hosting the Lighthouse Construction Charity‘s Make It Visible site tour at our training centre. The event brought together over 70 apprentices and commercial delegates for a Safety Stand Down, where participants…

Mental health advocates urge Ontario leaders to address opioid crisis hitting construction industry

Michael Lewis Special to Ontario Construction News staff writer While welcoming former RCMP deputy commissioner Kevin Brosseau’s appointment as Canada’s new ‘fentanyl czar,’ mental health organizations say Ontario leadership candidates need to sharpen their focus on an overdose crisis that has taken a disproportionate toll on construction workers. According to medical school researchers at […] The post Mental health advocates urge Ontario leader…