accidents

In Australia, approximately 5.3% of employees experience a work-related injury

Best practice businesses (regarding accident prevention):

• Have regular safety audits and comprehensive safety programs

• Build a culture of safety

• Provide careful indicators and regular ongoing training for staff

• Consult employees and health and safety personnel

• accidents incur: ($60 billion/year in Aus)

  • direct costs (e.g. compensation, etc.)
  • indirect costs (e.g. lost productivity, lost future earnings)
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• WHS indicator often used: Lost Time Injury Frequency Rates (LTIFRs):

  • the number of lost-time injuries per million hours worked:
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