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How to cope with the aftermath of accidents

By: Language: English Series: Construction News ; (6955) 23 February 2006, 44-45(2)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: The construction industry has a poor record in helping those workers who have witnessed an accident on site, who often develop post-traumatic stress disorder. This article looks at the work of Red Poppy, an organization that offers trauma management services to employers in occupational health and safety. Also gives tips on coping with trauma and how to identify signs of stress.

The construction industry has a poor record in helping those workers who have witnessed an accident on site, who often develop post-traumatic stress disorder. This article looks at the work of Red Poppy, an organization that offers trauma management services to employers in occupational health and safety. Also gives tips on coping with trauma and how to identify signs of stress.