The rate of workplace deaths in Australia remains shamefully high, with the latest statistics by Safe Work Australia reporting 195 workplace fatalities occurred in 2022.
Each year, Safe Work Australia produces national work health and safety statistics to provide insight into the state of work health and safety in Australia, which includes reporting on workplace injuries, diseases, fatalities and workers’ compensation claims.
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