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Professional, Scientific and Technical Services snapshot 2022

Key facts about injury numbers

There were 140 injuries across the industry in 2022.

This results in a serious injury frequency rate of 2.4 serious injuries per million hours worked.

The serious injury frequency rate of 2.4 is 76% lower than the state average of 10.2.

The industry’s serious injury frequency rate was 45% lower in 2022 than ten years ago.

Key facts about injury causes

The most common causes of injury across the industry in 2022, in order of largest proportion of total injuries, were:

  • Mental stress
  • Body stressing
  • Falls, slips and trips
Last updated: 10 January 2024
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