Better safe than sorry: a survey of safety awareness and safety provisions in the workplace among specialist registrars in the South West
2003
AIMS AND METHOD A questionnaire was sent to all general adult psychiatry specialist
registrars (SpRs, n =33) on the largest rotation in the South West to
survey their safety awareness and provision for safety in their workplace. RESULTS The response rate was 82%. Most SpRs had received training, but less than
half within the previous 2 years. Only 44% had been given induction to their
job and only 37% reported inclusion in local safety procedures. More than half
felt they had to interview in unsuitable rooms and sometimes felt vulnerable
or fearful at work. No personal involvement in violent incidents during SpR
training was reported. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Important gaps in workplace safety provision for SpRs persist and should be
addressed.
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