Causes of Work Related Injuries and Fatalities in Manufacturing Industry

Student name: Jason Jiang

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Date written: 28th June 2013

Terms of Reference

1. In your industry or organization, (current or previous) research and identify the five main causes of injury.

2. Analyze the information, identify the potential causation factors.

3. Using the information in your learning guide, textbook and other relevant resources, write a report to the relevant industry/organization’s stakeholders, ensure legislative requirements are addressed in your report.

4. Gather & organize the injury data and attach as an appendix to your report together with any other information you deem relevant.

5. Include in your report tables and graphs showing the area of injury, severity and average time lost.

6. Include a distribution list identifying relevant stakeholders and interested parties, explain why you think this information is relevant or important to them.

Introduction

The manufacturing industry is an important party of Australian Economy. Manufacturing industry in Australia includes “units mainly engaged in the physical or chemical transformation of materials, substances or components into new products (except agriculture and construction)” (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2006). The industry employed 1.04 million people in 2010–11, representing 9% of the Australian workforce (Safe Work Australia, 2012).It is widely recognized that workers in manufacturing industry are exposed to high occupational and health risks which may lead to work related injuries or even fatalities. Evidence suggests the highest injury rate is found among the more manual, blue collar occupations groups such as Laborers and Machinery Operators and Drivers (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2011).

This research report aimed to identify main causes of work related injuries and fatalities and underlying causation factors in manufacturing industry. In order to achieve this objective, this research reviewed...