IFATCA Policy is:

In the event of an alleged occurrence, the ATCO(s) shall have the opportunity to be relieved from control duties. IFATCA recommends the ATCO(s) be relieved. The relief shall be without prejudice and non-disciplinary.

When the ATCO(s) are relieved from control duties, they shall have the opportunity to undergo basic debriefing (e.g. CISM).

If the ATCO(s) agree that they are not suffering from traumatic stress, impaired mental/emotional well-being, they may resume control duties. A controller thus exempted or removed shall not suffer loss of pay during any period in any way associated with the investigation of an incident / accident.

A controller thus exempted or removed shall not suffer loss of pay during any period in any way associated with the investigation of an incident/accident occurrence.