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WORKPLACE SAFETY IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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Transport Staff and Public Aggression: Adelaide Bus Incident Highlights Risk
Workplace aggression is rising across transport and logistics, leaving frontline teams exposed in high-pressure environments. This article explores why preparedness - not just response - is critical to protecting staff and passengers.
Violence Against Retail Workers: Laws Are Not Enough - Training Is Essential
Retail workers face high levels of abuse, and laws alone aren’t enough to keep them safe. Training in de-escalation and situational awareness equips staff to handle aggression confidently and protect themselves on the job.
Occupational Violence in Hospitals Is Escalating and Staff Pay the Price
Violence and aggression in healthcare are driving burnout, turnover, and unsafe working conditions across Australia. Learn why staff safety is directly linked to retention and care quality - and how SitSafe’s situational safety training helps protect healthcare teams.
Lifeguards Are Facing Rising Abuse - It’s a Public Safety Issue, Not a Side Story
Workplace aggression is no longer isolated to high-risk sectors, it’s a growing challenge for all public-facing organisations. This piece looks at what rising abuse toward lifeguards reveals about systemic safety gaps and how organisations can better protect their people and the communities they serve.