ASA Monthly LUNCH Meeting
Syberg’s on Dorsett  | 2430 Old Dorsett Rd. Maryland Heights, MO
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Join us for the ASA Monthly Member Meeting on Wednesday, September 21st at 11:30 a.m.
We will be discussing a very important topic during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month!

Suicide Prevention & Mental Health in the Construction Industry.

The construction industry is a one of the strongest industries,with some of the best people making up the workforce. Although construction is very rewarding, it has been taboo to talk about what is responsible for the death of many people in our workforce SUICIDE!

As a male dominated industry, historically, there has been a stigma that we can’t talk about what’s troubling us, our feelings, etc., AGCMO has been working to break that STIGMA since 2019, through education, courage and compassion. Thank you to the AGC for sharing this important information with our members!

Mr. Brandon Anderson, VP of Safety, AGCMO, will share the following information during his presentation:
Identifying warning signs
How to listen and respond
How to start a conversation to instill HOPE, that you are not alone
Resources available to the work force.
Q&A

Thank you to our speaker for sharing his insight and expertise on this topic |
Mr. Brandon Anderson,VP of Safety, AGC of Missouri.

Mr. Brandon Anderson, Vice President of Safety at AGC of Missouri. Anderson began his career working for a Bridge Contractor in the Midwest. For seventeen years he was employed by the Department of Transportation; holding various positions including fifteen years as a lead safety and employee development instructor. With 26 years of experience in construction, Mr. Anderson came on board with AGCMO as safety consultant. Soon after he was tasked to lead AGCMO’s Suicide Awareness & Prevention in Construction Program. His passion and personal experience with Mental Health and Suicide Awareness runs deep; with his leadership the program has spread nationwide. Having a background from working alongside and leading “boots on the ground” employees, to employee and leadership development; along with safety training. Mr. Anderson brings real world knowledge and lived experience to the table.  

CLICK HERE FOR MENTAL HEALTH & SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES

Register above to pay by credit card or check | Payment due by September 19th.
ASA Member |  $25 includes lunch & program

(NO SHOWS NOT CANCELLED BY FRIDAY, September 16, 2022 will be charged per ASA cancellation policy,
if you cancel after the 16th  no refund, but you may always send someone in your place)