The 2003/04 Statistical Review (WorkCover 2004) identified that up to 21% of male income injury
claims and 41% female income injury claims are due to workplace musculoskeletal disorders.
The highest incidence rates for this type of long term injury have been recorded in transport &
storage (21.4%) and finance (20%) for males, while the highest long term injury rates for females
were found in manufacturing (41%) and construction (33%).