IHSA Safety Podcast9 Des 2025

A Day in the Life of a Construction Supervisor Part 2 – Self-care

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast discusses mental health and self-care within the construction industry and features construction supervisor Andy Fournier.

Andy discusses areas of supervising that can lead to stress, such as tight schedules and deadlines. One way he manages stress is to set realistic expectations and understand that deadlines can change due to unforeseen factors. It’s better if a project is delayed than to cut corners and put lives at risk. It's also important to be open and honest with clients about deadlines and adjusting their expectations.

Andy states that prioritizing self-care is vital and should include actions like focusing on the most important tasks and setting boundaries to prevent burnout. He makes it a point to disconnect from work outside of work hours, which has been good for his mental health.

Although the stigma around mental health remains, more individuals are starting to talk more openly and freely about stress and emotional challenges with coworkers or those who have experienced similar struggles and can relate. Andy highlights his practice of incorporating mental health discussions into safety meetings, encouraging workers to talk about their challenges and support one another.

Free resources

Mental Health at Work - A Mental Health Guide for Construction Small Businesses

Mental Health Safety Talks: Facilitator's Guide

The Role of a Supervisor

What Supervisors Need to Know

The Working Minds for the Trades - Manager

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