Transport and storage
The Transport & storage industry employed 498 800 workers in 2007–08, epresenting 5% of the Australian workforce. Within this industry, 88% of workers were classed as employees and were covered for workers’ compensation. In 2007–08, employers in this industry paid 2.7% of payroll to cover their employees for workers’ compensation.
The statistics in the following information sheet are from Safe Work Australia’s workers’ compensation claims database.
Under the National OHS Strategy 2002-2012 five industries were identified to receive priority attention.
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