Trauma Support
A site operative collapsed on site and life saving first aid had to be delivered – the operative made a full recovery and received support.
However the site team acknowledged those on site (especially those delivering the first aid) would also be dealing with significant trauma/PTSD and they needed to act fast to provide them with support also.
The following day they arranged a visit with the Listening Centre who provide Trauma Support and Psychological First Aid to those impacted by the incident. This support progressed to one-on-one sessions to try and ensure those effected by the incident would not suffer from trauma/PTSD. This semi-structured approach is designed to help individuals process and reflect on the experience, reducing the risk of post-traumatic stress symptoms.
It is a shift beyond due care, and instead an acknowledgment of the lasting impact such a traumatising event can have on the workforce.
To find out more, click the link below.
Footer Reference
Information provided by Bowmer & Kirkland
Did you find this article helpful?
Please rate this article
(0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this.
Loading...About this entry
About the author
Jack Endean
Partnerships and Innovations Manager
Entries by this author 1006
View all entries by Jack Endean
Company Information
Considerate Constructors Scheme
http://www.ccsbestpractice.org.uk
The Scheme does not promote or endorse any products, goods or services. For more information, click here.
