Business and Administration Services
 
The information provided for this industry sector is designed to cover office based positions in both government and private industry.
 
Although office based positions may seem relatively safe, there are many workplace hazards that can cause injuries in an office environment.
 

Common injuries

Common causes of injures which resulted in a workers compensation claim being lodged by people in office based positions were:
 
  • Muscular stress (lifting carrying objects, putting down objects).
  • Falls on the same level.
  • Muscular stress (handling objects other than lifting, carrying).
  • Repetitive movement, low muscle loading.