Business and ICT

Business and ICT

Business and ICT

Structure: 5 sections with a quiz each, followed by “Spot the Hazard” simulation exercise.

Passing requirement: 100% with unlimited tries

Timing: Estimated learning time – 20 to 25 minutes

Structure: 5 sections with a quiz each, followed by “Spot the Hazard” simulation exercise.

Passing requirement: 100% with unlimited tries

Timing: Estimated learning time – 20 to 25 minutes

Structure: 5 sections with a quiz each, followed by “Spot the Hazard” simulation exercise.

Passing requirement: 100% with unlimited tries

Timing: Estimated learning time – 20 to 25 minutes

The business and information communication technology (ICT) industry includes jobs such as receptionist, telemarketer, clerical staff, IT technician, web designer, programmer, graphic designer and mobile developer. 

Although working in an office may not seem dangerous, you could be exposed to a range of hazards. Some jobs even require workers to enter clients’ homes or premises. Module details below.

Be aware!

9%

of work-related injuries in this industry happened to young workers between the ages of 15 and 24.
The business and information communication technology (ICT) industry includes jobs such as receptionist, telemarketer, clerical staff, IT technician, web designer, programmer, graphic designer and mobile developer. Although working in an office may not seem dangerous, you could be exposed to a range of hazards. Some jobs even require workers to enter clients’ homes or premises.

Be aware!

9%

of work-related injuries in this industry happened to young workers between the ages of 15 and 24.

Top incident causing injuries were from:

Muscular stress
0%
Being hit by moving objects
0%
Vehicle accidents
0%
Being hit by falling objects
0%
Slips, trips and falls
0%
Hitting stationary objects
0%
Falling from height
0%

Other hazardous areas to look out for:

Electrical safety

Statistics source: WorkCover WA (2022). Workers’ compensation Western Australian claims data 2016-17 to 2020-21p

Note: Calculation based on a five-year total from 2016-17 to 2020-21p. Based on the percentage of all incidents, the combination of all injuries is not equal to 100%

Injuries are measured by number of LTI/Ds (1+days/shifts lost)

SmartMove business and ICT industry is classified under ANZSIC 2006 – Subdivisions: 59, 62, 63, 64, 69 (except for 6970), 70

Source: WorkCover WA (2022). Workers’ compensation Western Australian claims data 2016-17 to 2020-21p

Note: Calculation based on a five-year total from 2016-17 to 2020-21p. Based on the percentage of all incidents, the combination of all injuries is not equal to 100%

Injuries are measured by number of LTI/Ds (1+days/shifts lost)

SmartMove business and ICT industry is classified under ANZSIC 2006 – Subdivisions: 59, 62, 63, 64, 69 (except for 6970), 70

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There are many ways to protect yourself and be safe in this industry.

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