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An employer that forced a domestic violence victim to resign has been ordered to pay her $27,500, in a case that "highlights the dangers of employers going for the 'quick fix' rather than dealing with the complexity of domestic violence".

Workplace housekeeping is crucial to keeping workers safe, and involves much more than sweeping and removing obstacles, according to a safety expert, who outlines five steps to developing a successful housekeeping program.

Employers urgently need to develop specific workplace interventions for both victims and perpetrators of domestic violence, according to Canadian researchers, who describe the issue as a "significant form of workplace violence".

An organisation's robust safety management system promotes "living and breathing" safety and has an "enviable safety track record", according to its HSQS manager, who has outlined 10 ways to reduce low-level injuries.

Safety-minded primary industry businesses are more profitable than their less-conscientious competitors, according to an Australian Government research committee.

Safety strategies focusing on materials handling and falls could significantly reduce the high injury rate among firefighters, Australian researchers have found.

Employers can take five steps to reduce high levels of "emotional labour", which can lead to stress, burnout and absenteeism, Australian researchers say.

The vast majority of mobile phones used at work are contaminated by bacteria, including some that can cause life-threatening infections, Australian researchers have found.

Employers that allow employees who work from home to self-assess their workspace risks have been warned that such assessments "fall a long way short" of providing a comprehensive view of potential safety risks.

A medical researcher has identified a previously "unsolved" link between welding and lung cancer, and says his findings highlight the importance of workers using effective ventilation systems and quitting smoking.