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Professional, Scientific and Technical Services snapshot 2021

Key facts about injury numbers

There were 129 injuries across this industry in 2021.

This results in a serious injury frequency rate of 2.6 serious injuries per million hours worked.

The serious injury frequency rate of 2.6 is 75% lower than the state average of 10.5.

The industry’s serious injury frequency rate was 23% 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:

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