Puget Sound Hard Hats with Heart

Building a healthier future
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It’s no secret that industrial careers are hard work.

They are physically and mentally demanding. Requiring early start times, long hours, strenuous activity and often, eating what’s on hand rather than what’s healthy. We also know that cardiovascular disease disproportionately effects construction industries. That’s why the American Heart Association created an initiative to engage industrial workers across the country and inspire them to live healthier, longer lives.
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Hard Hats with Heart Celebration

Relive the memories from the 2026 celebration by watching the video.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Block 41 in Belltown on May 21 for the 2026 Hard Hats with Heart Celebration. Together we celebrated five years of impact and raised critical funds for the fight against heart disease and stroke.

Watch the video now!

Construction Industry Resource Tools 

Thanks to the investment of time, resources and dollars of numerous industry partners, the American Heart Association has produced industry specific resources for use on jobsites. 

Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure. (Many don’t even know they have it.) It's known as the "silent killer," most of the time there are no obvious signs. Managing your blood pressure can reduce your risk for heart attack and stroke.

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Q&A with Dr. Michael Paull [7:25]
Local physician Dr. Michael Paull from the Vancouver Clinic, answers common questions

Know Your Numbers: Blood Pressure [2:13]
Local EMT teaches the importance of managing blood pressure and how to check your own.

What High Blood Pressure Looks Like [1:00]
High Blood Pressure is known as the “silent killer”. Various survivors share their stories with Hypertension.

In one year alone, 475,000 Americans die from a cardiac arrest. Immediate CPR can double or triple chances of survival after cardiac arrest. Nearly 70% of Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrests (OHCA) occur in homes. By learning CPR your likely learning to save the life of someone you care about.

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CPR & AEDs [4:29]
A local EMT teaches how to perform Hands-Only CPR and the importance of AEDs

Hands-Only CPR instructional video [1:05]
Hands-Only CPR Can Save Lives. Most people who experience cardiac arrest at home, work or in a public location die because they don't receive immediate CPR from someone on the scene. If you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of any tune that is 100 to 120 beats per minute, such as the classic disco song "Stayin' Alive".

Rob Hoadley shares his journey of surviving a cardiac arrest and why jobsite preparedness is important.

Is your team getting 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of heart-pumping physical activity per week? If not, you’re not alone. Only about one in five adults and teens get enough exercise to maintain good health. Being more active can help all people think, feel and sleep better and perform daily tasks more easily. And if you’re sedentary, sitting less is a great place to start. We have resources to help.

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Physical Activity [2:42]
A construction worker and personal trainer discusses the importance of getting 150 minutes of moderate activity a week, and how it can improve your cardiovascular health.
Quick action saved craftworker Bob Jones during a heart attack he experienced on the jobsite.
Quick attention saved construction foreman during heart attack

Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. We often overlook our mental wellbeing but can affect our physical health and it's a key component to our overall wellbeing. We've compiled some resources to help you when you need it most.

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Hard Hats with Heart Ambassadors on Mental Wellbeing [4:36]
Local Hard Hats with Heart Ambassadors share what they are seeing, hearing and doing about mental wellbeing within the construction industry.

Financial Wellbeing [3:23]
Michelle Weisenbach shares tips about financial planning and savings strategies. Do you have a plan to get you where you want to go? If not, now is the time to get started.

Mental Wellbeing [3:35]
Steve Frost shares tips to manage stress, build resiliency and improve mental wellbeing.

One out of four construction workers is obese. Obesity is a risk factor for heart disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans. We want to help you live a longer, healthier life by giving you all the resources you need to make healthy changes to your diet.

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Hydration [3:28]
A local nutritionist teaches importance of hydration and shares tips and tricks to get the most from you drink.

Chef Lauren Chandler
Making a Healthy Jobsite Lunch.

Eat Smart [2:55]
Obesity is a risk factor for heart disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans. Nicole Darabi, a local nutritionist, gives you tips on how to cut down on the bad stuff but still eat deliciously.

Rethink Your Drink [2:30]
Nutritionist Nicole Darabi discusses dangers of sugar sweetened beverages, and healthy alternatives to sip smart.

Stroke is dangerous and deadly - the No. 4 killer and a leading cause of disability in America. But you can control and treat several risk factors for stroke. We've compiled some resources to help you reduce your risk.

When Jenae Goldfinch experienced a stroke on the jobsite, her co-workers were a radio call away. If only she could call for help.

Treat Stroke FAST [1:44]
Know the warning signs of a stroke.

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death. Drinking too much alcohol increases your risk for many health problems, including high blood pressure, obesity, stroke, breast cancer, liver disease, depression, suicide, accidents, alcohol abuse and alcoholism. We're here to help with resources so you can live a longer, healthier life.

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Hard Hats with Heart - Tobacco [4:46]
Local healthcare provider shares risks of tobacco and shares tips and tricks for quitting for good.

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