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Determinants of Workplace Injuries: An Econometric Analysis Based on Injuries Compensation Data for Queensland

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  • Borooah, Vani K.

    (University of Ulster)

  • Mangan, John

    (University Queensland)

  • Hodges, John

    (University Queensland)

Abstract

In this paper an econometric model is developed of the number of workplace injuries in Queensland using variables reflecting worker and workplace characteristics and the institutional and legislative setting. Central to the development of the model is the construction of a claims-to-injuries ratio which links reported workplace injuries to actual workplace injuries. The paper benefits from access to the Queensland Employee Injury Database that provides almost complete coverage of reported workplace injuries for that state. The results demonstrate that modelling of workplace injuries using such variables is feasible and provide parameter and elasticity estimates that have general application for policy making on workplace health and safety.

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  • Borooah, Vani K. & Mangan, John & Hodges, John, 1998. "Determinants of Workplace Injuries: An Econometric Analysis Based on Injuries Compensation Data for Queensland," Economic Analysis and Policy, Elsevier, vol. 28(2), pages 149-168, September.
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecanpo:v:28:y:1998:i:2:p:149-168
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    1. Hasebe, Takuya & Sakai, Tadashi, 2018. "Are elderly workers more likely to die in occupational accidents? Evidence from both industry-aggregated data and administrative individual-level data in Japan," Japan and the World Economy, Elsevier, vol. 48(C), pages 79-89.

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    Keywords

    Injury;

    JEL classification:

    • J28 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Safety; Job Satisfaction; Related Public Policy

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