Preventing and responding to trauma exposure in the workplace

With psychosocial regulations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA) now in effect, this interactive 2-hour workshop will help you understand and manage a psychosocial hazard that affects many workplaces: being exposed to traumatic experiences. This includes situations such as being exposed to critical incidents, natural disasters, or listening or reading distressing descriptions of traumatic events from others.

This session will cover: 

• what is a traumatic event
• understanding direct trauma and vicarious trauma
• what is meant by a trauma-informed approach and practices
• prevention-first approach – applying risk management strategies for preventing or minimising exposure
• effective post exposure responses and supports.