EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 58 MIN
Ep#18 The Workplace Death That Changed Australia | with Patrizia Cassaniti
from The Spill Room · host The Spill Room
In a deeply powerful episode, the girls are joined by workplace safety advocate Patrizia Cassaniti — founder of Touched By Christopher — who shares the heartbreaking story of losing her 18-year-old son Christopher in a completely preventable workplace incident. Just days after celebrating his 18th birthday, buying his first Hilux and planning weekends on the river with his family, Christopher went to work and never came home. A nine-storey scaffold collapsed on-site after critical safety measures had been ignored — a tragedy Patrizia says should never have happened. With raw honesty, Patricia opens up about:the unimaginable grief of losing a childthe devastating impact workplace fatalities have on families and co-workersPTSD in workers who witness traumatic incidentsthe dangers of complacency and “she’ll be right” cultureand her ongoing mission to fight for stronger workplace safety laws through Christopher’s LawThe conversation also dives into:⚠️ preventable workplace deaths⚠️ failures within safety systems⚠️ industrial manslaughter laws⚠️ mental health after workplace trauma⚠️ accountability in high-risk industries⚠️ and why safety should never come second to time or moneyThis episode is confronting, emotional and incredibly important.Because behind every workplace incident is a real person, a real family and a life that should have continued.If this conversation changes even one mindset, then Christopher’s legacy continues to make an impact.GET IN TOUCH WITH PATRIZIA:Touched by Christopher Foundation - donate and spread awareness Let's Talk About Safety - safety talks Patrizia for your businessThANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Super Spill & Safety SolutionsBlink & BrowsMary King Institute of Healing & WellnessProducer / Director - Shots By Antonio
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In a deeply powerful episode, the girls are joined by workplace safety advocate Patrizia Cassaniti — founder of Touched By Christopher — who shares the heartbreaking story of losing her 18-year-old son Christopher in a completely preventable workplace incident. Just days after celebrating his 18th birthday, buying his first Hilux and planning weekends on the river with his family, Christopher went to work and never came home. A nine-storey scaffold collapsed on-site after critical safety measures had been ignored — a tragedy Patrizia says should never have happened. With raw honesty, Patricia opens up about:the unimaginable grief of losing a childthe devastating impact workplace fatalities have on families and co-workersPTSD in workers who witness traumatic incidentsthe dangers of complacency and “she’ll be right” cultureand her ongoing mission to fight for stronger workplace safety laws through Christopher’s LawThe conversation also dives into:⚠️ preventable workplace deaths⚠️ failures within safety systems⚠️ industrial manslaughter laws⚠️ mental health after workplace trauma⚠️ accountability in high-risk industries⚠️ and why safety should never come second to time or moneyThis episode is confronting, emotional and incredibly important.Because behind every workplace incident is a real person, a real family and a life that should have continued.If this conversation changes even one mindset, then Christopher’s legacy continues to make an impact.GET IN TOUCH WITH PATRIZIA:Touched by Christopher Foundation - donate and spread awareness Let's Talk About Safety - safety talks Patrizia for your businessThANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Super Spill & Safety SolutionsBlink & BrowsMary King Institute of Healing & WellnessProducer / Director - Shots By Antonio
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