Mental Health Awareness

Safety Meeting 09302024

Agenda: Mental Health Challenges Construction Work May Exacerbate

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

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Mental health issues are generally multifaceted and can include childhood, current or past home environments, exposure to abuse, genetic predisposition, physical diseases, trauma, brain injuries, nutrtional deficiencies, and I'm sure many more I don't know about

However, if you feel you need help, it is important to reach out to your care team.  Also, it's none of HeatGuy, Llc's business if you do so. You can tell us if you want but you are not obligated to. If you just need to meet a doctor or therapist, for a regular appointment, get a note if possible. HIPAA and the like prevent doctors/therapists from being specific about what condition you were seen for unless it is a "reportable" disease. 

Treatment with and without drugs or both together is available and most of it should be covered under your health insurance. You can start with your regular PCP who can prescribe meds, but should also recommend a few good therapists or psychologists or even psychiatrists. The important thing is to reach out and get treatment. 

Please watch the following video: https://youtu.be/SQtwuOQvS9U?si=A0VeAufA41rGjHkX

Questions, comments, concerns, near misses, and off-topic health and safety issues may be discussed in this text thread or directed to corinna.heatguyllc@gmail.com . Additionally, for questions concerning construction safety standards see lni.wa.gov. or WAC 296.155 available in our box.com folder under Health and Safety > AIPP.

Next meeting: 10.07.2024, about 2:30 p.m., virtual.

Is our Accident and Illness plan working? Yes. See: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Details/workersCompRates.aspx?UBI=602691268&LIC=HEATGL*911MO&VIO=&SAW=false&ACCT=88550302 --Employer’s claim costs are lower than average.

Worksite locations: Variable/multiple

Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz

Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz

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