Psychosocial Safety @ Work Explainer Series: Exposure to Traumatic Events or Content

Exposure to trauma can be direct—like witnessing an accident or violence—or indirect, such as hearing traumatic stories or reviewing graphic material. This is common in emergency services, healthcare, social work, and even some office roles that handle sensitive content. 

This video explains what exposure to traumatic events or content in the workplace looks like, its impacts, how to control it, and how to review incidents.