In this episode, host Kirk Westwood speaks with industry veteran Kathleen "Kathi" Dobson as she shares her insights on the current state of construction safety and how mental health influences safety in construction sites. Kathi Dobson is a 20+ year veteran of the construction industry and of Alberici Constructors, Inc. She works throughout the country & North America supporting safe work efforts in her company’s automotive, mining, heavy civil and industrial processes markets. Regardless of the issue, you’ll see that Kathi is a passionate advocate and fighter for health and safety throughout the industry.

The Construction User 2.0 podcast is brought to you by The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC). Your host, Kirk Westwood, is Director of Marketing for TAUC. Kirk has helped many organizations tell their stories as a photographer, blogger, web-streamer, and consultant. In each episode, we’ll explore the latest labor trends, industry insights, and important issues in the world of construction. Our guests are industry leaders, subject matter experts, and innovative visionaries discussing how we are building the ‘world of tomorrow.’ TAUC is made up of more than 1,800 contractor companies that utilize union labor for their projects, as well as local contractor associations and vendors in the industrial maintenance and construction fields. TAUC’s mission is to act as an advocate for union contractors and enhance cooperation between all parties to achieve the successful completion of construction projects. 

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