Construction and mining sectors lead male suicide rates
A national study by RMIT and University of Melbourne found blue-collar male workers are significantly over-represented in suicide deaths. Construction and mining sectors lead occupational suicide rates among men in Australia.
Are construction workers really at higher risk of suicide than other occupations in Australia?
Affects builders, electricians, plumbers and other tradies. Highlights serious mental health risks in trade industries that employers and workers should be aware of.
Key takeaways
- Male blue-collar workers are significantly over-represented in Australian suicide death statistics.
- Construction and mining sectors recorded the highest occupational suicide rates among men.
- The study was conducted by RMIT University and University of Melbourne, published in BMJ Public Health.
- Researchers are calling for greater focus on occupation-specific mental health risk factors.
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