This industry includes:
- banking
- insurance
- investment services
- superannuation funds.
Occupations in this industry include:
- office-based workers.
Common hazards and injuries
Workers in this industry are likely to be injured at work due to:
- body stressing
- falls, slips and trips
- mental stress.
Common hazards that workers in this industry are exposed to include:
- sedentary work.
Some solutions
- Provide training and instruction in safe manual handling procedures.
- Maintain good housekeeping to ensure there are no obstructions or trip hazards on floors or in store areas.
- Set realistic work schedules and deadlines.
- Encourage standing in meetings, when reading documents or taking phone calls. Invest in height-adjustable desks, use stairs instead of lifts.