Workplace Health and Safety in the Manufacturing Industry

The manufacturing industry is considered one of Australia’s largest, employing over 980 000 workers making up 9% of Australia’s entire workforce.

Over 93% of its workers are covered for workers compensation. The most common issues experienced in this industry include:

• Muscular stress,
• Being hit by moving objects
• Falls, trips and slips
• Vehicle and mechanical accidents
• Exposure to chemicals and hazards