Goal

Confident, friendly and safe communities

Indicator - 2.1.7.

Incidence of workplace injuries

Measure of Progress - 2.1.7.1.

Incidence of workplace injuries

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Baseline Measurement

During the year ending on the 30th June 2001, there were 51.8 compensation claims for every 1000 employed Tasmanians covered by the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.

Where does this information come from?

Workplace Standards Authority, Workers Compensation Statistical Report

Why do we use this Measure?

All Tasmanians should feel safe, and be safe, in their work environment.

Explanation of measure

The measure is the number of work place injuries as indicated by claims for compensation under the Tasmanian Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988. The rate is calculated as the number of claims per 1,000 employed Tasmanians covered by the Act.

Tasmania Together Targets

Year	Target
2005	-
2010	35 per thousand workers
2015	28 per thousand workers
2020	23 per thousand workers