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Information Media and Telecommunications snapshot 2021

Key facts about injury numbers

There were 21 injuries across this industry in 2021.

This results in a serious injury frequency rate of 1.8 serious injuries per million hours worked.

The serious injury frequency rate of 1.8 is 83% lower than the state average of 10.5.

The industry’s serious injury frequency rate was 30% higher in 2021 than ten years ago.

Key facts about injury causes

The most common causes of injury across the industry in 2021, in order of largest proportion of total injuries, were:

  • Body stressing
  • Mental stress
  • Falls, slips and trips
Last updated: 23 August 2023
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