b"|Suicide Prevention Workplan - Los Angleles |19 |20 Population Level Strategies The Construction Industry Blueprint for Suicide Prevention (8) offers an example. Some occupation related risk factors identied in the Blueprint include: Access to lethal means (such as rearms, pills, high places such as bridges or buildings, heavy equipment) A population-based approach to prevention aims to address broad social, emotional, and A workplace culture of recklessness, bravery, stoicism, reward for being toughphysical factors that can ultimately inuence suicide risk. Strategies at the population level seek to enhance protective factors such as connectedness, contacts with caregivers, problem Exposure to physical strain, chronic pain, burnout; to psychological trauma through life threatening solving skills, and coping skills.situations and events Protective factors are characteristics that make it less likely that an individual will consider, attempt, A culture of substance abuse (informal support for self-medication and overuse of substances to or die by suicide. They also promote knowledge of warning signs and how to help as well as whatwork through fatigue or pain, and to let off steam)resources are available to support people who are struggling. The ultimate goal of population-level Work-life imbalance (long commutes, inexible work hours, requirement of being away from approaches is to prevent people from going down the suicidal crisis path.home/support networks for long periods of time)Humiliation/Shame (problems with work leading to sense of failure) The CDC's Preventing Suicide: A Technical Package of Policies, Programs, and Practices (7) Entrapment (feeling that things must be done that they wouldn't normally do, no other way to meet includes a range of strategies that have an evidence base, including: their goals but to go along)Strengthening economic and housing supports High stress/high pressure work environment (tight deadlines, long hours, pressure cookerCreating protective environments through reducing access to lethal means, organizationalatmosphere) policies and culture that are oriented around wellness and reducing stigma, and addressing Potential for economic insecurity (cyclical lay-offs, seasonal or intermittent work, uncertainty excessive alcohol useabout employment)Promoting connectedness through peer support programs and communityWorkplace suicide prevention strategies should promote protective factors and limit risk factors. engagement activities Strategies may include: Teaching problem solving and coping skills through programs, schools, workplaces, and Offer self-screening tools and host wellness events that improve behavioral health knowledge. other community settings Promote behavioral health and crisis resources such as the Suicide Prevention Lifeline andLessening harms and preventing future risk through postvention after a suicide loss and safe Employee Assistance Programs and make sure all staff know about them. reporting and messaging about suicideProvide suicide prevention training to managers and supervisors at minimum.Develop a workplace crisis plan that includes addressing access to lethal means andsupport after suicide.Promoting Wellness and Suicide Prevention in the WorkplaceFoster a culture of employee engagement and connectedness with emphasis on team work, Most of the people who die by suicide are working age adults, many of whom spend a signicant wellness, mental health, and employee safety.portion of their time at work. Workplaces offer an opportunity to promote wellness among this largeThe resources below offer guidance for upstream approaches as part of a comprehensive suicide and dispersed population.Certain occupations may be characterized by conditions and settingsprevention strategy in workplaces.that may present more risk factors than others. However, it is important to note that suicide risk can occur in any occupation. Knowing the signs of suicide and depression and how to effectively Comprehensive Blueprint for Workplace Suicide Prevention: connect someone to help are important aspects of any work environment. Some industries havewww.theactionalliance.org/resource/comprehensive-blueprint-workplace-suicide-preventiontaken the lead in delving deeper into the problem of suicide. Draft 3.3.2020 Not For Distribution Draft 3.3.2020 Not For Distribution"