Scenario 8.1: SaFE
The Safety For Everyone (SaFE)program at Canadian Rails (CR)encourages peer-on-peer safety."SaFE observers" provide positive and constructive feedback to peers during a shift.At-risk behaviours are discussed in confidence and corrected on the spot.General observations are noted by the SaFE observer and shared with supervisors for future analysis.Several weeks ago CR experienced a train crash in which several employees were injured.Many employees are emotional and shocked that this occurred as CR has extensive health and safety policies and practices to ensure public safety of which SaFE is only one of many health and safety initiatives.There had also been a high number of injuries by employees working in the Canadian Rails shipyards.
-Please refer to Scenario 8.1.CN Rail provides employees with access to trained professionals who provide short-term counselling,and then refer the person on to specialists in the area of need.As a result of the accident,CN Rail is encouraging their employees and their families to access this service so as to meet both their emotional and physical needs.What is this service called?
A)short-term personal and family Crisis Intervention Programs (CIPs)
B)Critical Incident Stress workshops (CISs)
C)Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
D)health and wellness programs

Question

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The service being provided by CN Rail for their employees and their families is called an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAPs offer counselling services and referrals to specialists for employees who are experiencing personal or work-related issues that may affect their well-being and job performance. This service is specifically designed to help employees during difficult times, such as after a critical incident or traumatic event, to reduce stress and increase their overall personal and professional resilience.

Scenario 8.1: SaFE The Safety for Everyone (SaFE)program at Canadian Rails (CR)encourages Peer-On-Peer