When most people think of a duress alarm, they picture security staff, night shift workers or people dealing with extreme situations. In reality, the group who benefits from a duress alarm is far broader. Modern workplaces are more mobile, more remote and more unpredictable, which means risk often appears where organisations don’t expect it. A […]

Youth outreach workers operate in some of the most unpredictable environments in the community services sector. They work on the streets, in parks, and in community spaces, often after hours, often alone, and often with young people who are in crisis or at risk of harm.   Key Risks: Violence and aggression: Young people in […]

As we approach the end of the year, it’s worth taking stock of the alarming number of incidents across Australia’s frontline workforce and recognising how much could have been avoided if personal safety devices were in place. The cases below are only some of the events that made headlines, underscoring the growing need for proactive […]