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Statistical data and reports

Please note that past statistical data reports are available in the ASCC archives

National On-line Statistical Database (NOSI)

This on-line database allows users to run detailed cross tabulations on all the standard variables used in the National Dataset for Compensation-based Statistics (NDS). The database covers the year 1997-98 to the most recent year available.

View the National On-line Statistical Database (NOSI)

Compendium of Workers' Compensation Statistics

This annual publication provides a general overview of compensated work-related injury and disease among employees in Australia. Each edition includes a section showing trends over time and a feature article on a specific aspect of the data.

View the Compendium of Workers' Compensation Statistics publications

Comparison of Workers Compensation Arrangements Australia and New Zealand

• Comparison of Workers' Compensation Arrangements Australia and New Zealand October 2006
• Comparison of Workers' Compensation Arrangements Australia and New Zealand 30 June 2007

Comparative Performance Monitoring (CPM)

Jurisdictional information can be found in the Comparative Performance Monitoring report. This report also contains information on the performance of the workers’ compensation schemes operating in Australia and New Zealand.

The CPM report is published annually to provide trend analysis on the occupational health and safety (OHS) and workers’ compensation schemes operating in Australia and New Zealand. The report is designed to gauge the success of the different jurisdictional approaches to reducing the incidence of work-related injury and disease.

Find out more about Comparitive Performance Monitoring

Priority Industry Information

Five industries were identified under the National OHS Strategy 2002–12 to receive priority in identifying prevention activities to reduce their incidence of work-related injury and disease. Priority Industry fact sheets have been prepared to highlight the key areas of concern.

View the Priority Industry Fact Sheets

Fatalities (Work-related deaths)

There is no single source of information that captures all work-related deaths in Australia. The ASCC produces several reports that provide information on the circumstances of work-related deaths in Australia. Additional reports on work-related traumatic fatalities that occurred during 1989–1992 can be found in the archive section.

View information and publications relating to fatalities 

Work-related Disease

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a usually fatal cancer which typically occurs 20-30 years after exposure to asbestos.

View Information on Mesothelioma 

Occupational Disease Indicators

Eight occupational diseases have been identified for monitoring: respiratory disease; occupational cancers; contact dermatitis; infectious and parasitic diseases; cardio-vascular disease; musculo-skeletal disorders; mental disorders; and noise-induced hearing loss. These Biennial reports identify long-term trends and monitor progress towards reducing occupational diseases.

• Occupational Disease Indicators, April 2008 (PDF 1Mb)
• Report on Indicators for Occupational Disease, April 2006 (PDF 615kB)

Cost of Work-related Injury and Illness

This report is based on data from 2000-01 and estimates the total cost of workplace injury and illness to the Australian economy.

The Cost of Work-related injury and Illness for Australian Employers, Workers and the Community  (PDF 1.29MB)

Other Reports

• Work-Related Eye Injuries in Australia
• Work-Related Hand and Wrist Injuries in Australia
• Work-Related Injury Hospitalisations, Australia 2002-03 and 2003-04
  
• Work-Related Injury Emergency Department Presentations, 2002-03 and 2003-04
• Hospitalisations due to Work-related Injury in Australia (2000-01) (PDF 1.52MB)
• Work-related Spinal Cord Injury Australia 1986-1997 (PDF 460kB)
• National Catalogue of State & Industry-based OHS data, 2000 (PDF 434kB)
• Data on OHS in Australia: The overall scene (PDF 850kB)
• Work-related Aspects of Patient Presentations to GPs: Analysis of the first 12 months of BEACH data (PDF 470kB)
• Work-related Aspects of Patient Presentations to GPs in Australia: Analysis of the first 2 years of BEACH data (PDF 686kB)
• Body Stressing (Manual Handling)
• Australian Workers' Compensation Law and its Application Psychological Injury Claims
  

Classification Systems

National Data Set for Compensation-based Statistics (NDS)

The National Data Set for Compensation-based Statistics (NDS) lists a standard set of data items, concepts and definitions for inclusion in workers’ compensation systems operating in Australia. The NDS has been implemented in workers’ compensation-based collections administered by state, territory and Australian government agencies to enable the production of national and nationally comparable workers’ compensation-based data.

 Find out more about the National Data Set for Compensation-based Statistics

TOOCS (Types of Occurrence Classification System)

The Type of Occurrence Classification System (TOOCS) is used for coding workplace injury and disease occurrences. Separate codes are available within TOOCS for recording the nature, bodily location, mechanism, breakdown agency and agency of the injury or disease involved in the incident.

Find out more about the Type of Occurrence Classification System (TOOCS)