Workplace safety and security

Why more U.S. workers are hitting the panic button

By Bruce Shutan

Published April 21, 2026 8:00 AM EDT Updated April 21, 2026 10:45 AM EDT 5 Min Read

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Key insight: Learn how panic-button tech and standalone workplace-violence insurance are reshaping employer risk strategies.
What’s at stake: Rising incidents could increase liability, operational disruption, and regulatory mandates for employers.
Expert quote: “Speed of summoning help often determines escalation,” says Kenny Kelley, Silent Beacon CEO.
Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

Bruce Shutan

Contributing writer

Bruce Shutan is an Employee Benefit News contributing writer based in Portland, Oregon.

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