Traumatic events or materials
Witnessing, investigating or being directly exposed to traumatic events or material is considered a workplace psychosocial hazard.
A person is more likely to experience an event as traumatic when it is unexpected, is perceived as uncontrollable, or is the result of intentional cruelty. This includes vicarious exposure and cumulative trauma.
What are traumatic events and material?
Traumatic events or material may include:
- witnessing or investigating a fatality, serious injury, abuse, neglect or serious incident
- exposure to seriously injured or deceased persons
- experiencing fear or extreme risks
- exposure to natural disasters
- witnessing or investigating terrorism or war
- supporting victims of painful and traumatic events
- listening to or reading descriptions of painful and traumatic events experienced by others
- finding evidence of crimes or traumatic events
- exposure to events that bring up traumatic memories.
Traumatic events and materials have been identified as a hazard in the Model Code of Practice: Managing psychosocial hazards at work.
This guidance will help you meet your obligation under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011.
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