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Psychotherapy for train drivers after railway suicide
1Arbejdsmiljokontoret Solvgade, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|February 1, 1994
Summary
Danish railways address the psychological impact of approximately 50 annual suicide incidents on train drivers. Since 1986, policies have been in place to mitigate these effects.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
Background:
- Approximately 50 railway suicides and suicide attempts occur annually in Denmark.
- Urban railways, like Copenhagen's S-train, are common sites for these incidents.
- Train drivers face a 1 in 8 annual risk of involvement in a suicide incident.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the implementation of a policy designed to minimize the psychological effects of railway suicides on train drivers.
- To provide a case history of the procedures used by Danske Statsbaner.
Main Methods:
- Policy implementation by Danske Statsbaner since 1986.
- Case history documentation.
Main Results:
- Procedures have been put into effect to manage the psychological impact on train drivers.
- The policy aims to minimize negative psychological effects.
Conclusions:
- A structured approach has been established to support train drivers involved in suicide incidents.
- The long-term policy addresses a significant occupational health challenge in railway operations.