Between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020, 184 claims were accepted through WorkSafe after 212 were recorded in 2018-19.
Musculoskeletal system injuries were the most common injuries to occur, with 53 claims recorded.
Mental injury (36 claims) and traumatic tendon, muscle and ligament injury (29) were the other most common forms of injury.
Healthcare and social assistance workers had the most of any industry with 45, just ahead of manufacturing with 40.
Transport, postal and warehousing places of employment had 16.
Body stressing was the most common form of all the injuries after 62 claims were accepted.
Falls, slips and trips accounted for 37 claims while being hit by moving objects accounted for 34.
This October, WorkSafe is reminding people to take care in the workplace through 16 online seminars to mark Worksafe Health and Safety Month.
WorkSafe chief executive Colin Radford said the program was designed to help employers respond to immediate needs.
“This year, Victorian workers and businesses are facing a unique and acute set of challenges,” Mr Radford said.
“These sessions are a valuable opportunity for people to get their questions answered and hear from the experts on a range of COVID-19 related issues.
“I encourage everyone who is connected with a workplace to have a look at the website and register for a session that will help them manage the risks of COVID-19.”
For more details, including session dates and times, or to register for a WorkSafe Health and Safety Month event, visit https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/events
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