Emergency nurse Rebecca Caulfield discusses the work health and safety risks of working in a busy emergency department where new and unexpected challenges are a daily occurrence.
About
Working in an emergency department presents a range of physical and mental work health and safety hazards, including exposure to infection, bodily fluids, highly emotional situations and patient aggression.
Rebecca explains how she looks after herself so that she can be a good nurse for her patients and a good mum, sister and partner at home.
Who is this for?
This video is primarily intended for healthcare workers and managers, and anyone interested in the health care and social assistance industry.
About the presenter
Rebecca Caulfield is a nurse in the emergency department at Canberra Hospital.
This video was produced by Safe Work Australia and is one of a series that focuses on work health and safety in specific industries.
Additional resources
SWA is not a regulator and cannot advise you about managing risks in your workplace. If you need help, please contact your state or territory work health and safety authority.