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Posted By Amjad Al Ata
Dear all;
I am preparing a presentation about RA and I have terrible fatal accident photos, can use such photos?
I am not a certified instructor so I need to know about the impact of such photos (positive or negative in relation with the required outcomes of training).
Thanks in advance
Amjad
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Posted By Andrew Lochlyn Ure Amjad
Personally I would not, if they include scenes of injured or dead people, and when you say 'terrible' accidents, I assume that's what you mean. Although showing graphic photographs of road traffic accidents has immediate shock value, what you'll be wanting to achieve is a change in behaviour and attitudes, and there are far better and more sustainable ways of doing it. Also, remember the sensitivities involved with family members who may have lost a loved one in such circumstances, who would probably be very distressed with pictures being displayed in this way.
Andrew
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Posted By FJ I almost agree with Andrew- sensitivities are easily jarred and you must ask yourself "why am I doing it" and "what overall impression will I leave"? Shocking for the sake of it may not paint you in a good light. IF, and that is a big if, they are DIRECTLY relevant and not offensive (you do not know what individual memories may be triggered)then you MIGHT have a case. Is there any other way you can get people's attention?- there are a load of ideas on the internet- there is even a good weekly American page with a hint of the week of what's worked for others training in ehs ("SafetyStuff" from richard hawk)
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Posted By Charley Farley-Trelawney Amjad
I have used such pictures as you describe. For the last few years I have always ensured they were Black & White; this takes an element of the horror away whilst still remaining poignant.
CFT
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Posted By Richard Patrick George Hi, amjad
Never show pictures of terrible accidents do not create fear instead create AWARENESS by giving examples showing some cartoon characters.
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Posted By Rob T Assess your audience and issue warnings before you show a specific photo. Think to yourself whether the pic is absolutely necessary to get the message accross i.e. is it an unusual outcome etc. I like the idea of showing the pic's in black and white.
Rob
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Posted By Linda Westrupp Amjad We all use anecdotal evidence in training sessions but personally I would not use this type of material for the reasons given in prevous postings. There may also be an issue here related to Human Rights legislation. This requires privacy and dignity. If you do not have permission to show pictures of a dead person from the relatives there may well be an issue of invasion of privacy. I know in the past some colleagues have used such pictures for training, however there are better ways of getting a change of behaviour which is sustainable. This type of shock tactic does get an effect but it may only be short term.
Linda
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Posted By anon1234 These shock type tactics rarely result in sustained changes in behavoirs - short term yes, long term no.
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Posted By Chris Packham Amjad
I have actually found that using horrific pictures (in my case of damaged skin) can actually be counter-productive. Some participants find them so unpleasant that the simply switch off or react negatively - even when I am teaching occupational health practitioners! In practice, what I tend to emphasize is the "good practice" situation. After all, isn't that what we want them to identify with and emulate?
Chris
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Posted By Amjad Al Ata Dear all,
Thank you very much for the valuable responses.
Based on you responses & other discussions. I found that it is better to not use the photos.
Linda, many thanks and I agree with you the privacy issue should be taken into account.
Best Regards
Amjad
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Posted By Dan dan however for those who do use such pictures for effect
you must provide a warning peferably on the preceeding slide that you are about to show images of injuries following on from real life accidents that may shock or distress, those who do not wish to view those images are invited to leave the room for a couple of minutes.
you have got to be careful in this compensation related culture - another way to make a quick buck claiming that we have caused untold stress and nightmares and many sleepness nights as a result of showing "horrific pics" and are now mentally disturbed as a result
i would use pictures as a last resort - against persistant offenders - but they still need to be warned -
otherwise let the candidates visualise the injuries for themselves in their own minds- I am sure they are more gory than the pictures we can ever show them
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Posted By Ken Taylor RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) have also been on record as not supporting the use of such material for the reasons given above by others. I prefer to describe certain incidents so that the hearers can imagine the situation for themselves.
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Posted By Chris Packham I think also it depends upon who are the participants in the training session.
Whilst, for example in our courses I would not use pictures of serious skin problems when speaking to a workforce, I do use them when training occupational health practitioners.
I can justify this easily on the basis that these people need to know what they are looking at and will see such conditions - although hopefully not too often! Indeed, when we teach skin health surveillance I fint it difficult how we could teach visual assessment without using such pictures.
As said at the start, it's all about what you are trying to achieve and who are your audience.
Chris
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Posted By FJ A warning is definitely necessary if you go down this route. I once (but only once) talked in detail about people being hurt in a fire- only afterwards being told that one of the audience had Post Traumatic Stress, from guess what... The expression to describe how I felt would be moderated (deservedly so)!
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Posted By Andy Brazier If you mean blood and gore photos - the only time they should ever be used is if people are likely to have to deal with such scenes in the line of their work.
However, I think there are different types of shocking image that can work well. For example the pictures of the recent Virgin train crash. I don't think there will many people who will have seen them without a sharp in take of breath. I think the mechanism here is people try to put themselves in the position of being there at the time - "what would it have been like to have been on that train?" Other good examples include Herald of Free Enterprise - seeing a large ferry on its side is so surreal. Also, I think the train crash feature on last week's topgear worked very well.
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Posted By Robert S Woods Don't do it a bloke I used to work with did this at a seminar and caused uproar. Definitely not a wise thing to do.
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Posted By Paul
Hi Amjad, SHOW THEM.Give notice& warn of the contents and give an assurrance that there will be no comeback if they leave whilst the images are showing.Explain why you are trying to make aware, that it may be you next? Hopefully you will also change the attitude&behaviour towards H&S of your audience for the best.
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Posted By Paul Hi all, the use of these terrible photos of injuries caused by a break down in H&S for what ever reason, at your work place is only another tool in the battle to prevent the same happening again isn't it? Being upset by an image is one thing,but being the victim will be a far lot more upsetting than a photo i would imagine?
Some H&S practitioners use the same photos for H&S practitioners training, but not the workforce, who are the very people who will be the ones most likley to be injured. I think this does not help in the changing of,Behavior & Attitudes towards H&S among the workforce. It keeps the US&THEM attitude alive,while management are trying to get the workforce to open up on the very issue of H&S of its workforce.Showing its commitment towards H&S.
As this is a discussion of Terrible images of injuries in the work place, that still happen and upset some of the audiance, why don't you do ask the very people you are trying to prevent from having an accident have a say on what they think will help them to be more aware of H&S in the work place?
Last but not least, try some body who has been in an accident at work,with nasty photos of there injury(there must be some- one out there) and let them tell you why and how this injury(ies)happend.This may stick in the minds of not only the workforce but everybody within a company for along time to come?
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Posted By Dan dan paul has a valid point tehre
forget the pics - there is a video knocking around with guys who have been involved in accidents / incidents - explaining how it has affected them, their families and personal life
this has more effect - believe me. brings it all home - no gore either
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Posted By darren booth there was an article in shp a while back (jun 06?) which showed both graphic images of the victims wounds,and a harrowing account of the accident and aftermath, written by the victim. although the pictures had immediate impact, the accompanying text left a much deeper impression, detailing the initial trauma, treatment, ongoing rehabilitation, impact on his family and the long term effect on his life. it was a great piece. i think "shock" images have there place, but they should be in context, and judge your audience carefully
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Posted By lewes As I think other have said, a lot of it depends on the level of people you are aiming at and the reason for the need of the gore !!
I do use shock and gore picture as basic pictures about the need for PPE on the notice board in the workshop.
This is mainly as a lot of the workers tend to think "it would never happen to me" but then I wouldnt display them in an office environment as it isnt necessary and could have an adverse effect.
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