Victorian Workplace Mortality Rates in Comparison to Sustained Injuries
When we leave our home each morning, we leave with the intent of returning safely to our household and families. Unfortunately, our workplaces and industries are evolving rapidly, and new risks and hazards emerge which can place us at risk. For some individuals this may eventuate with a workplace injury whereas for others, it can lead to tragedy and lifelong grief for their families.
Focusing on the Mortality Rate experienced in the state of Victoria over the last decade, we can immediately draw attention to the fact that the mortality rate is vastly lower in comparison to the number of injuries sustained across all Victorian industries.
Please refer to the Worksafe Victoria Data and Statistics site for the Data Source: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/resources/workplace-fatalities
Mortality Rate by Local Government Area
The following map of Victoria will allow us to identify which Local Government Areas (Councils) have experienced workplace related deaths, and the associated mortality rate based on the last decade. We can immediately draw attention to the outer rural and inner bay council areas which share a darker shade of red indicating a higher frequency of death. We can assume at this time that these may be attributed to the Agricultural, Manufacturing and Construction Industries. Let’s validate this assumption in the forthcoming slides.
Please refer to the Worksafe Victoria Data and Statistics site for the Data Source: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/resources/workplace-fatalities
Mortality Rate by Industry
Industries such as Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing, Construction and Manufacturing make up 63% of the workplace fatalities experienced in Victoria over the past decade, with Machinery, Material Handling and Non-Compliant Systems, for example contributing to the Mortality Rate.
Please refer to the Worksafe Victoria Data and Statistics site for the Data Source: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/resources/workplace-fatalities
Mortality Rate by Age and Gender
Males ranging in age between 30 to 70 years old have unfortunately been contributing to the mortality rate in Victorian Industry and Workplace, with males categorically speaking, being the gender most likely to die whilst at work.
Please refer to the Worksafe Victoria Data and Statistics site for the Data Source: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/resources/workplace-fatalities
Mortality Rate by Age Group in Proportion within Industry
Is there an association between age and industry as a contributor to the Victorian Workplace Mortality Rate ?
When we compare Age Groups in proportion to the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing, Manufacturing and Construction Industries, which make up 63% of the Total Mortality Rate experienced over the last 10 years in Victorian Industry and Workplace, we can draw conclusion that:
The Agricultural, Forestry and Fishing Industry leads the Mortality Rate with individuals between 55 to 75+ years of age susceptible to workplace death.
The Construction Industry follows with individuals between 25 and 65 years of age susceptible to workplace death.
The Manufacturing Industry follows with individuals in their 20 to 40 years of age prone to workplace death.
Please refer to the Worksafe Victoria Data and Statistics site for the Data Source: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/resources/workplace-fatalities