The purpose of this research is to explore support services offered to onsite employees post-industrial disaster. A local mill exploded in the community of Burns Lake, British Columbia (B.C.), located approximately 250 km west of the northern capital, Prince George, B.C. Burns Lake is both a northern community, and a single industry community. This research explores supports and services that were helpful to employees after the mill explosion, as well as supports and services that were entirely lacking. For some, the consequences of surviving the explosion brought on new challenges of living with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and trauma related issues. Using a case study approach, this thesis describes the supports and gaps in services post-industrial disaster. ...
