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Best Practices for Creating a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan For business owners across the US, addressing rising levels of violence in the workplace has become a top priority. Today, whether in the healthcare sector, in schools and in government buildings, or even in retail and sales, there is no industry that is unaffected, with acts…

Panic button use is on the rise as frontline workers face increased violence and, more recently, more unruly and aggressive customers, patients, and guests. This is happening across all industries—hotels, healthcare facilities, education, retail, churches, and more.  Panic button solutions offer a variety of benefits to organizations using them, helping to de-escalate incidents and indirectly…

Lone working, the practice of individuals carrying out their tasks without direct supervision or immediate colleagues, is prevalent across numerous industries and encompasses a broad range of different roles. In many cases, lone working is simply defined by the role; in others, it may be intermittent and dependent on staffing levels. Regardless of the reasons…

There’s no doubt that workplace violence has been rising in nearly every industry. It’s a difficult time for frontline workers who are grappling with a high workload, pressure to perform promptly, and now, safety risks from rude and unruly customers, guests, and patients in every facility, from hospitality to healthcare and everything in between.  To…

Safety officers work in industries across the board. From patrolling retail spaces and industrial units to securing hospitals, hotels, and hospitality venues, these dedicated professionals work around the clock to keep people and places safe. Due to the nature of the job, security officers often have to work alone. This means that their safety and…