Manufacturing
The Manufacturing industry employed 1 096 000 people in 2007–08, representing 10% of the Australian workforce. Within this industry, 93% of workers were classed as employees and were covered for workers’ compensation. In 2007–08 employers in this industry paid 2.6% of payroll to cover their employees for workers’ compensation.
The statistics in the following information sheet are from the Safe Work Australia workers’ compensation claims database.
Under the National OHS Strategy 2002-2012 National OHS Strategy 2002-2012, five industries were identified to receive priority attention.
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