SPO T L IGHT ON SA F E T Y AND MEN TA L HE A LT H IN CONST RUCT ION
Q&A with 2026 Safety & Health Council Chair Robert Rodriguez, Bali Construction
BY CAROL EATON
Robert Rodriguez leads a safety meeting and stretch-and-flex session for Bali Construction at the Intuit Dome project in Inglewood, CA. D 6
uring the month of May, safety and mental health take center stage in the construc-
tion industry with the convergence of two initiatives that shine a spotlight on both the physical and mental well-being and safety of the workforce that builds California and the nation. Designated as Mental Health Aware-
ness month, May is also the month in which Construction Safety Week is held each year. Slated for May 4-8, 2026, and
CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTOR MAY/JUNE 2026
themed “All in Together - Recognize • Respond • Respect,” this year’s Con- struction Safety Week will bring together thousands of workers on jobsites across the country for daily tool box talks, safety and mental health standdowns, and more. Tese employer-sponsored initiatives are designed to bring jobsite safety, accident prevention, and mental health awareness to the forefront. AGC of California, through its Safety and Health Council (SHC), along with
many of its industry-leading contractor members, play a key role sponsoring safe- ty-related events, activities and initiatives that promote a culture of safety in the industry—not only during Construction Safety Week, but all year long. For 2026 SHC Chair Robert Rodriguez,
director of safety, training, and contin- uous improvement at Bali Construction Company, advancing construction jobsite safety and advocating for mental health awareness and suicide prevention have
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