A number of industries have been identified as priority industries for work health and safety through research and data analysis.
Further information on these industries is available by clicking on the following links:
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Construction
Health and community services
Manufacturing
Transport and storage
In addition, statistical information is also available on the following industries:
Mining
Retail trade
For more information on the justification of priority industries, read The National OHS Strategy 2002-2012. This strategy provides a basis for developing sustainable, safe and healthy work environments and for reducing the incidence of death, injury and disease in the workplace.