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Work Force Mental HealthApril 15, 2026 · 11 min read

Mental health in Canadian construction: what the numbers actually mean for your site

Construction kills workers in two ways. One shows up in incident reports. The other rarely does. The physical hazards get tracked, investigated, and reported to regulators. Falls, struck-by incidents, and equipment failures generate paperwork, fines, and

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Terrance Leacock

NCSO & Construction Superintendent

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