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Workplace Aggression – The Internal Hidden Risk

Aggression in the workplace isn’t always about physical violence. It can be verbal abuse, intimidation, threats, or repeated hostile behaviour. Left unchecked, it creates a toxic environment that erodes trust, harms wellbeing, and exposes employers to serious liability.

We see workplace aggression show up when:
⚠️ Staff are repeatedly spoken to in a demeaning or hostile way
⚠️ Threats (direct or implied) are used to control behaviour
⚠️ Managers ignore “low-level” incidents until they escalate

The result? Productivity falls, psychological injury claims rise, and staff turnover increases. In some cases, employers face regulatory action for failing to provide a safe workplace.

✅ The solution is early, independent intervention.
By engaging an impartial investigator, organisations can:
✔️ Identify the facts and patterns behind aggression
✔️ Protect staff welfare and maintain a safe workplace
✔️ Demonstrate compliance with WHS and Fair Work obligations

At Regional Queensland Investigations, we help employers take the heat out of workplace aggression by conducting fair, objective investigations—ensuring every voice is heard and every fact is tested.

Because a safe workplace is not optional—it’s the foundation of performance and trust.

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