Safer, healthier, wealthier: The economic value of reducing work-related injuries and illnesses

Safe Work Australia commissioned Deloitte Access Economics to investigate the potential economic impact of work-related injury and illness in Australia using a computable general equilibrium (CGE) model. The study estimates how much value could be created within the Australia economy by removing work-related injury and illness.

findings from the study demonstrate the broad economic benefits that can be realised with better work health and safety, including more jobs and better pay.