Survey for Workplace Violence/Abuse in the Victorian

Pre-hospital Setting
1. Are you male or female?
Male
Female
2. As a paramedic/paramedic student do you feel subject to workplace
violence/abuse?
Yes
No
3. Do you fell as if the incidence of violence towards paramedics/paramedic
students is increasing?
Yes
No
4. Are you fearful of been exposed to acts of violence/abuse whilst at work?
Yes
No
5. What work-related factors do you feel greatly expose
paramedics/paramedic students to workplace violence/abuse? (please
select three)
Working with the public
Handling valuables or drugs
Having a mobile workplace (such as a vehicle)
Carrying out inspection or enforcement duties
Providing service, care, advice or education
Working with unstable or volatile persons
Working alone, in small numbers, or in isolated or low traffic areas
Working late at night or during early morning hours
Working in community-based settings; having a mobile workplace
6. Have you ever personally been the victim or witness of an act of
violence/abuse whilst at work/placement?
Yes
No

7. If you answered yes to the previous question, did the violent/abusive act
involve any of the following?

Physical violence punching, kicking, biting, pushing, pulling, cutting,

stabbing etc.
Emotional abuse intimidation, manipulation etc.
Verbal abuse threats, name calling etc.
8. How often do you experience any form of violence or abuse whilst at
work?
At least once per day
1-5 times per week
1-5 times per month
1-5 times per year
Never
9. If you answered yes to question 4, having experienced or witnessed
workplace violence/abuse, does the impact of this violence/abuse affect
individuals other than just those directly involved? e.g. family, friends, coworkers
Yes
No
10.If you have ever been the victim of or witnessed an act of workplace
violence/abuse did you report it?
Yes
No
11.If you answered no to the previous question, what are the factors
contributing to your hesitation to report the incident of workplace
violence/abuse?
The process for reporting the incident is unclear
The reason for reporting the incident is unclear
The state of the patient
The support or lack of support by co-workers
The severity of the incident
Other
12.In your professional opinion are patient under the influence of drugs and
alcohol significantly contributing to workplace violence/abuse against
paramedics/paramedic students in the workforce?
Yes
No
13.Do you feel there is enough support for victims and witnesses of
workplace violence/abuse in Ambulance Victoria?
Yes
No

14.Are precautions been carried out by Ambulance Victoria and by

paramedics/paramedic students to reduce workplace violence abuse?
Yes
No
15.Has enough awareness about this emerging issue been raised in the
community?
Yes
No