The workforce
This industry grouping covers a wide range of activities, separated into nine groups
- Architectural, engineering and technical services
- Computer system design and related services
- Management and related consulting services
- Scientific research services
- Other professional, scientific and technical services
- Market research and statistical services
- Advertising services
- Legal and accounting services
- Veterinary services
5% of the total Tasmanian workforce
68% of workers are employed full time
Legal and Accounting Services is the largest employing group
9% of workers are aged under 25; half of the state average for this age group
The injuries
122 injuries across the industry in 2018
33% of injuries over the last ten years resulted in at least one week of work
2.7 serious injuries per million hours work, 69% lower than the state average of 8.7
37% lower serious injury frequency rate in 2018 than ten years ago
The people
55+ year olds reported the highest serious injury frequency rate
Occupations with the Highest Percentage of Serious Injuries
- 14% Miscellaneous Labourers
- 7% Animal Attendants and Trainers
- 5% General Clerks
Management and Related Consulting Services reported the highest serious injury frequency rate and the highest number of injuries
The causes
The most common causes of the injury across the industry
- Body stressing
- Falls, slips and trips
- Being hit by moving objects
- Hitting objects with a part of the body
Action areas
Priority conditions and causes identified in the WorkSafe Strategic Plan 2018-2023 relevant to the industry
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Hazardous manual tasks
- Mental health conditions
- Slips, trips and falls