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PROFILE : My journey to Professional Registration - Innocent Gininda

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Innocent Gininda shares his journey to becoming a registered Professional Engineer (PrEng), emphasizing the importance of mentorship, early preparation, and understanding ECSA requirements. He offers advice to aspiring PrEngs, highlighting the value of diverse feedback and a positive mindset. My journey to becoming a registered Professional Engineer (PrEng) culminated successfully in November 2024. I was fortunate to begin my career at a company with a Commitment and Undertaking (C&U) Agreement with ECSA and a robust mentorship program. This commitment to training engineers to the standard required for Professional Registration provided me with essential resources and a structured path to track my experience against ECSA requirements. Early exposure to these expectations instilled a positive outlook on registration and solidified my desire to achieve this milestone. My views on Professional Registration have remained consistently positive throughout this journey. Working alongside ...
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NEWS: Suicide is the Lesser-Known Hazard for Construction Workers

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Falling, being struck by equipment or debris, suffering electrocution—all of these are hazards often associated with workplace deaths in US construction. But according to a recent study, the potential killer we should be taking note of is suicide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), men working in construction have one of the highest suicide rates compared to other industries.

In response, the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has formed a task force of industry partners, unions, and educators to raise awareness about construction worker depression and suicide.

The task force is calling for participation in a weeklong Suicide Prevention Safety Stand-Down event from September 6-10, hoping to illuminate the unique challenges construction workers face. The event coincides with National Suicide Prevention Month in September.

“Work-related stress can have severe impacts on mental health and without proper support may lead to substance abuse and even suicide,” said Jim Frederick, Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. “Workers in construction face many work-related stressors that may increase their risk factors for suicide, such as the uncertainty of seasonal work, demanding schedules and workplace injuries that are sometimes treated with opioids.”


More than 5000 people participated in the 2020 Suicide Prevention Safety Stand-Down. OSHA hopes more will join the effort in 2021.

“Like many workplace fatalities, suicides can be prevented,” said Billie Kizer, OSHA Acting Regional Administrator. “We encourage employers to use all available resources, familiarize themselves with the problem and learn to recognize the warning signs of depression. We also urge workers to seek help if they feel overwhelmed or overcome by a loss of hope.”


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