Evidence suggests that home injuries result in more lost days from work than workplace injuries.
Adults aged 25-34 years are the highest risk group for DIY injury. The Victorian WorkCover Authority and the Hire and Rental Association of Australia Ltd are supporting initiatives to get DIY prevention information to workplace managers and hiring firms. If a job is too much, call in the professionals. Proving a point is little use if it puts you in hospital. The three brochures are aimed at providing information to home handypersons, retail and hire outlets, and workplace managers.