Puget Sound development trade unites to spice up cardiac arrest response

The American Heart Association’s Puget Sound Hard Hats with Heart Celebration gathered trade leaders to enhance well being within the development commerce and cardiac arrest emergency response

SEATTLE, May 22, 2026 – In the U.S., development staff face a disproportionately excessive danger of heart problems in comparison with staff in different industries[i]. This elevated danger stems from a mixture of things, together with lengthy work hours, excessive stress, poor diet, tobacco use and an absence of heart-strengthening train. More than 343,000 development staff, or roughly 1 in 25, are already residing with heart problems, underscoring the pressing want for motion. 

The Puget Sound Hard Hats with Heart Celebration gathered greater than 200 friends on Thurs., May 21 at Block 41 in Seattle. Hosted by the American Heart Association, a relentless power altering the way forward for well being for everybody, in all places, the annual occasion helps lifesaving analysis, schooling, consciousness and advocacy. It honored survivors, celebrated native development firms that adopted cardiac emergency response plans (CERPs) and raised greater than $715,000 for the Association’s work to enhance cardiovascular well being within the trade and past. 

During this system, Rob Hoadley shared his private expertise of struggling a cardiac arrest whereas in a development assembly. Hoadley is a passionate advocate for cardiac emergency preparedness, together with in workplaces. He known as on Hard Hats with Heart supporters to implement CERPs at their jobsites and hold pushing for higher coronary heart outcomes throughout the trade. 

“This initiative matters because it’s about prevention and preparation before something more serious occurs,” said Marjorie Chang, 2026 Puget Sound Hard Hats with Heart chair and director of business development at Hoffman Construction. “We’ve always prioritized onsite safety and mental health at Hoffman Construction, both of which are a part of our Hoffman culture. Heart health deserves that same level of commitment. From ensuring our teams are trained and equipped to respond quickly in the event of a cardiac emergency, to providing employees with lifesaving resources like blood pressure management tools and education, Hard Hats with Heart is helping us build a stronger, healthier workforce.” 

To make a donation to assist the Hard Hats with Heart initiative within the Puget Sound or to be taught extra, go to heart.org/PugetSoundHardHats. 

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