Patrizia Cassaniti Travels from Sydney, NSW

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Occupational Health And Safety
Resilience
Risk Management
Safety
Work Environments

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From Tragedy to Safety Advocacy: A Mother's Life-Changing Mission

Patrizia shares her lived experience that impacts workers. The presentation contains confronting content about a workplace fatality. Support resources are highly recommended and advisable.

Patrizia is an international award-winning safety advocate whose life changed forever when workplace complacency claimed her 18-year-old son Christopher's life. This wasn't an accident - it was a preventable incident waiting to happen. Recognized as a Gold Stevie "Maverick of the Year" and among the Top 100 Women in Construction, Patrizia transformed her grief into purpose. She challenges the dangerous "she'll be right mate" attitude that pervades construction, manufacturing, and engineering workplaces.

Her powerful testimony includes a 4-10 minute video documenting the tragedy, emphasising the devastating consequences of unsafe work practices. This isn’t just about compliance - it's about ensuring everyone returns home to their families.