The PPE You Don’t See: Mental Health Resources in Our Safety Culture

Guest: Andy Kobus, United Rentals Segment One: Why Mental Health Is PPE Segment Two: The Hidden Hazards: Stress, Fatigue, Isolation Segment Three: What Studies and Statistics Show Segment Four: Mental Health Resources as Protective Equipment Segment Five: Employee-Centered Reality: What Workers Actually Need Segment Six: Breaking the Stigma: Leadership’s Role Segment Seven: Practical Tools for the Field Mental health is the PPE we don’t talk about , but absolutely should. In this Livestream, Jim Kunkle has a conversation with Andy Kobus of United Rentals to explore “the protection you can’t see” and why mental and emotional well‑being must be treated as safety‑critical in today’s high‑risk work environments. Together, they break down the hidden hazards technicians face: stress, fatigue, isolation , and how these pressures quietly influence communication, decision‑making, and job‑site risk. Andy shares real‑world insights, field patterns, and practical tools crews can use immediately, from quick mental check‑ins to peer‑support scripts and fatigue red flags. You’ll learn how leaders can normalize mental health conversations, how “invisible PPE” works in practice, and what workers actually need from programs designed to support them. If you care about safety culture, workforce resilience, or protecting your people beyond the physical PPE, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. #CoatingsTalk #MentalHealth #PPE #SpeakUp #Livestream Want to create LIVE events like this? Check out and set-up your FREE account at StreamYard, using this link: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/51425116...