Lists court summaries of prosecutions undertaken by WorkSafe Tasmania.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Enforcement and prosecutions > Prosecutions > Summaries of prosecutions
Lists court summaries of prosecutions undertaken by WorkSafe Tasmania.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Enforcement and prosecutions > Prosecutions > Summaries of prosecutions
Topics > Services and events > WorkSafe Awards
Topics > Laws and compliance > Enforcement and prosecutions > Prosecutions > Summaries of prosecutions
Topics > Laws and compliance > Enforcement and prosecutions > Prosecutions > Summaries of prosecutions
Topics > Services and events > WorkSafe Awards
Silica and Dust Diseases
Runs through four steps to identify and manage safety hazards (also known as risk assessment).
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Getting your safety systems right
Explains the MDGuidelines, which provide up to date evidence-based information on diseases and injuries. Aimed at doctors, injury management co-ordinators and others involved in return to work. Can help predict the likely duration of a worker’s incapacity and the timeframes in which they can return to work.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > MDGuidelines
About the WorkCover Tasmania Board, and its current members
About us
About WorkSafe Tasmania, its Strategic Plan, and its relationship with the WorkCover Tasmania Board
Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks associated with abrasive blasting.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Workers
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Employers
We are committed to making information accessible to all members of the Tasmanian community, including people with disabilities. We have built our website using best practice and designing the site for all users.
Accommodation and Food Services industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Accommodation and Food Services industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Industry snapshots
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Accommodation and Food Services industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2019 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2022 Industry snapshots web pages
Administrative and Support Services industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Administrative and Support Services industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Industry snapshots
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Administrative and Support Services industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2019 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2022 Industry snapshots web pages
About WorkSafe’s Advisory Service and how it can help small-medium business with work safety and wellbeing.
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Industry snapshots
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2019 Industry snapshots web pages
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2020 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2022 Industry snapshots web pages
The health and safety risks of drugs and alcohol (including prescription medicine) and how to manage them.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > A
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > A
The health and safety risks of handling animals and how to manage them.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > A
News > News items
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Mining > Slide 10
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Arts and Recreation Services industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Industry snapshots
Arts and Recreation Services industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Arts and Recreation Services industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2019 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2022 Industry snapshots web pages
Aimed at family members of a deceased worker. Details the step by step process to follow to make a claim for asbestos compensation in Tasmania.
Topics > Compensation > Asbestos compensation > Applicants
Aimed at workers. Details the step by step process that workers must follow to make a claim for asbestos compensation in Tasmania.
Topics > Compensation > Asbestos compensation > Applicants
Explains what to do in asbestos compensation disputes and referral to the Asbestos Compensation Tribunal.
Topics > Compensation > Asbestos compensation > Laws, reports and dispute resolution
Topics > Compensation > Asbestos compensation
Lists Tasmanian asbestos compensation laws and Asbestos Compensation Commissioner annual reports.
Topics > Compensation > Asbestos compensation > Laws, reports and dispute resolution
Explains Tasmania’s asbestos compensation scheme and who can make a claim.
Topics > Compensation > Asbestos compensation > Applicants
Asbestos safety
Warns of the potential presence of asbestos in mineral kits; and what to do if you have these.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts
Warning of the potential presence of asbestos in bunsen burner mats used in laboratories; and what to do if you have these.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts
Explains when an asbestos licence is required for asbestos removal, the types of asbestos licences, and how to get an asbestos licence
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Asbestos licensing
The health and safety risks of asbestos and how to manage them. Aimed at DIY home renovators and tradespeople/workplaces.
Worksafe's safety guides
Topics > Health and safety > Safety forms and guides
Warns of the potential presence of asbestos in bushfire affected areas; and what to do if you suspect it to be present or find it.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction > Slide 13
Aimed at insurance companies that wish to provide workers compensation insurance policies to employers in Tasmania. Outlines the audit process and provides the audit tool for self-audits.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Licensed Insurers
Provides the declared basic salary calculated in accordance with the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1998.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Employers
Explains how to become a high risk work assessor accredited by WorkSafe Tasmania.
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > High risk licensing
Better Work Tasmania is a work health, safety and wellbeing network community where you can share WHS ideas, get tips and tools to improve your workplace, gain insights from industry experts, stay up-to-date on current issues, and connect with others.
Topics > Services and events
Introduces the benefits of a positive safety culture, and how to create it in your workplace.
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Getting your safety systems right
The health and safety risks that may be present when returning to bushfire-affected areas and how to manage them.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > B
Provides listings of current jobs at WorkSafe Tasmania
The health and safety risks in home care and how to manage them.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > C
Information about WorkSafe Awards Category
Topics > Services and events > WorkSafe Awards
Information about WorkSafe Awards Category 2
Topics > Services and events > WorkSafe Awards
Information about WorkSafe Awards category 3
Topics > Services and events > WorkSafe Awards
Information about WorkSafe Awards category 4
Topics > Services and events > WorkSafe Awards
Information about WorkSafe Awards category 5
Topics > Services and events > WorkSafe Awards
Information about WorkSafe Awards category 6
Topics > Services and events > WorkSafe Awards
Information about WorkSafe Awards Category 7
Topics > Services and events > WorkSafe Awards
Information about WorkSafe Awards category 8
Topics > Services and events > WorkSafe Awards
Information about WorkSafe Awards category 10
Topics > Services and events > WorkSafe Awards
Explains when and why a worker can cease unsafe work.
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
About us > From our Executive Director
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction > Slide 15
The health and safety risks of hazardous chemicals/substances and how to manage them.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > C
Lists the classes of high risk work licences.
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > High risk licensing
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Quarries > Slide 10
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction > Slide 16
The health and safety risks in the cleaning industry and how to manage them.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > C
Lists the current approved codes of practice with effect in Tasmania.
Topics > Laws and compliance
Explains the requirement to notify the Asbestos Compensation Commissioner of common law action.
Topics > Compensation > Asbestos compensation > Applicants
Lists common safety and compliance mistakes, and explains how to avoid them and the associated penalties.
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Starting a business with safety in mind
Explains commonly used work health and safety words and terms.
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Starting a business with safety in mind
Provides trend analysis on the work health and safety and workers compensation schemes operating in Australia and New Zealand.
Topics > Forms and publications > Statistics
Explains the requirement to notify the Asbestos Compensation Commissioner of any compensation received under other laws.
Topics > Compensation > Asbestos compensation > Applicants
Aimed at self insurers. Explains how to complete the required irrevocable power of attorney and submit it to the WorkCover Tasmania Board.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Self-insurers
Aimed at self insurers. Explains how to conduct the required work health and safety management system report and provide it to the WorkCover Tasmania Board.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Self-insurers
The health and safety risks of confined spaces and how to manage them.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > C
Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks associated with work carried out in a confined space. Applies to workplaces plus designers/manufacturers/ suppliers of plant/structures that include/are intended to include a confined space.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
Construction industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry
Samples to develop your own workplace wellbeing program.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety forms and guides
Silica and Dust Diseases
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Construction industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Industry snapshots
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Construction industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2019 Industry snapshots web pages
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Construction industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2020 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2022 Industry snapshots web pages
Tools and templates for the construction industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety forms and guides
Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks associated with construction work.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Quarries > Slide 8
About us > From our Executive Director
Topics > Health and safety > Monthly safety spotlight
Explains what consultation is, the benefits of consulting, who to consult with and how.
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Getting your safety systems right
Contact details for WorkSafe Tasmania, the WorkCover Tasmania Board, and Asbestos Compensation Commissioner
Explains the difference between contractors and PCBUs, and how PCBUs can manage their contractors.
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Managing people in your workplace
Information about COVID-19 coronavirus.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts
Find annual reports for WorkSafe, the WorkCover Tasmania Board and the Asbestos Compensation Commissioner; our current Strategic Plan; and past corporate reports.
Topics > Forms and publications
Aimed at licensed insurers. Lists the expenses associated with becoming a licensed insurer, and the ongoing expenses associated with maintaining your licence.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Licensed Insurers
Aimed at self insurers. Lists the expenses associated with becoming a self insurer, and the ongoing expenses associated with maintaining your permit.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Self-insurers
Information about COVID-19 coronavirus: business and employment resources
Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts > Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Information about COVID-19 coronavirus: health and mental wellbeing resources
Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts > Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts > Coronavirus (COVID-19)
See current and previous issues of Workplace Issues magazine, and subscribe for free to the magazine.
Topics > Forms and publications > Workplace Issues magazine
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction > Slide 18
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction > Slide 18
Explains how to get a driver licence to transport dangerous goods by road.
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Dangerous goods and hazardous chemicals > Transport of dangerous goods
Explains how to get a licence for vehicles used to transport dangerous goods by road.
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Dangerous goods and hazardous chemicals > Transport of dangerous goods
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Licensed Insurers
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Self-insurers
Lists the diseases and exposures that presume (in the absence of other evidence) that the worker’s employment has contributed to by a substantial degree.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Workers
Defines terms and words commonly used in the Tasmanian asbestos compensation scheme.
Topics > Compensation > Asbestos compensation > Laws, reports and dispute resolution
Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks associated with demolition work.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Mental health > Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
About us > From our Executive Director
The safety and legal requirements for diving work.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > D
Explains when a fireworks permit is required and how to apply for a fireworks permit.
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Fireworks permits
How domestic and family violence is a workplace issue. Workplace strategies for making a difference.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > D
Education and Training industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Education and Training industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Industry snapshots
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Education and Training industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2019 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2022 Industry snapshots web pages
Explains how to hold an election for health and safety representatives (HSRs).
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > E
Warns the fishing and maritime industry of the dangers of using 240-volt electric power tools and equipment on vessels where exposure to sea water is a risk factor.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts
Explains basic requirements for construction wiring on construction and demolition sites according to AS/NZS 3012.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Construction
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services industry
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Industry snapshots
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2019 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2022 Industry snapshots web pages
Explain how to plan and prepare for an emergency in or near your workplace.
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Getting your safety systems right
Topics > Health and safety > Monthly safety spotlight
Lists resources for those who have witnessed, been involved in or been affected by a workplace death, serious injury or other significant incident
Topics > Health and safety > Notify WorkSafe
Lists enforcement options including notices, fines, prosecutions and WHS undertakings.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Enforcement and prosecutions > Enforcing the WHS laws
Silica and Dust Diseases
Advisory Service > Read our Advisors' magazine columns
Explains how to establish work groups for health and safety representatives (HSRs).
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
Lists the types of identification required for licensing and permits.
Topics > Licensing permits and registration
Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks associated with excavation work, including bulk excavations more than 1.5 metres deep, trenches, shafts and tunnels.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts
Lists exemptions under the Work Health and Safety Regulations and who may apply.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Acts and Regulations
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > E
The health and safety risks associated with eye hazards and how to manage them to reduce the risk of eye injuries.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > E
Describes an incident where a soft sling failed during maintenance inside a raw material processing mill.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts
News > home news
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > F
Outlines safety precautions to take following the deaths of two farmers after being crushed by tractors
Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts
The health and safety risks of fatigue and how to manage them.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > F
WorkSafe Tasmania - bookmark your favourite or most frequently used pages
Financial and Insurance Services industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Financial and Insurance Services industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Industry snapshots
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Financial and Insurance Services industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2019 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2022 Industry snapshots web pages
Aimed at self insurers. Explains the additional financial information that self insurers must provide to the WorkCover Tasmania Board when applying for a permit to self-insure.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Self-insurers
Use this list to find a licensed asbestos removalist or assessor
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Asbestos licensing
Lists medical practitioners accredited by the WorkCover Tasmania Board to assess permanent impairment.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Medical practitioners
Lists the conditions around fireworks permits, including supervision and control, notifications, time and duration, fire fighting equipment, spectator safety, and more.
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Fireworks permits
Lists current fireworks permits issued by WorkSafe Tasmania.
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Fireworks permits
How to provide first aid that meets your workplace needs, including first aid kits, first aiders, and first aid equipment
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > F
Provides practical guidance on how to provide adequate first aid facilities, kits, procedures and training.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > F
Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts
About us > From our Executive Director
Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks in the Tasmanian forest industry. This code has been preserved as an approved code of practice under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
The health and safety risks of forklifts and how to manage them.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > F
About us
The health and safety risks of airborne contaminants and how to manage them
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > F
Explains the functions of the Work Health and Safety Regulator.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Regulator
Asbestos safety
Explains the injury management and return to work process for injured workers.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Workers
Lists the issues a WorkSafe Tasmania inspector can help workplaces with.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Inspectors
Provides examples for getting people enthusiastic and involved in your workplace wellbeing program.
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing programs
Aimed at employers. Explains how to get injured workers back to work in Tasmania and provide suitable alternative duties.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Employers
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > G
Explains the Globally Harmonised System (GHS) for classifying and labelling hazardous chemicals
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Dangerous goods and hazardous chemicals > Storage of hazardous chemicals
Aimed at people who need to calculate workers compensation premiums.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Employers
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Mining > Slide 11
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Quarries > Slide 9
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Quarries > Slide 12
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > H
Details typical hazards in bushfire-affected areas and how to manage them.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts
Explains how to store, handle and use hazardous chemicals. Placarding, manifest quantity workplaces (MQW), major hazard facilities (MHF) and abandoned fuel/gas tanks.
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Dangerous goods and hazardous chemicals > Storage of hazardous chemicals
Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks of musculoskeletal disorders arising from hazardous manual tasks.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
A listing of safety hazards, solutions and other safety topics.
Topics > Health and safety
Explains the purpose and benefits of having a health and safety committee, how to establish one, and how it should run.
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
Health Care and Social Assistance industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Health Care and Social Assistance industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Industry snapshots
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Health Care and Social Assistance industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2019 Industry snapshots web pages
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Health Care and Social Assistance industry
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2020 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2022 Industry snapshots web pages
Explains how to promote healthy eating as part of a workplace wellbeing program.
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z
About historical herbicide exposure
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > H
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > H
Explains how to apply to WorkSafe Tasmania to transfer an interstate high risk work licence.
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > High risk licensing
Explains what work a high risk work licence is required for.
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > High risk licensing
Tasmania's WHS regulator. Being 'Safe and Well Every Day' is the promise WorkSafe Tasmania makes to the Tasmanian community.
The health and safety risks of working with horses and in stables and how to manage them.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > A > Animal handling in agriculture
Explains the health and safety risks of working in hot and cold environments and how to manage them. Includes safety vs comfort and ideal temperature ranges.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > H
Explains what a PCBU must do to support a health and safety representative (HSR).
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
Aimed at self insurers. Sets out the methodology for determining the required financial undertaking.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Self-insurers
Explains how to apply, renew and replace a high risk work licence.
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > High risk licensing
Aimed at insurance companies that wish to provide workers compensation insurance policies to employers in Tasmania. Explains the process for applying to the WorkCover Tasmania Board for this licence.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Licensed Insurers
Aimed at licensed insurers. Explains the process for applying to the WorkCover Tasmania Board to surrender the licence.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Licensed Insurers
Aimed at self insurers. Explains the process for applying to the WorkCover Tasmania Board to surrender the permit.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Self-insurers
Explains the process for applying to be a workplace rehabilitation provider accredited by the WorkCover Tasmania Board. Includes the National Framework, required professional qualifications, conditions and approval, and more.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Workplace rehabilitation providers (WRPs)
Aimed at self insurers. Explains how to meet permit conditions: general requirements, prudential requirements, work health and safety management, injury and claims management, exit provisions and data reporting requirements.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Self-insurers
Provides guidance on developing an employer injury management policy.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Licensed Insurers
Explains how to conduct your own investigation into workplace incidents.
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Getting your safety systems right
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Workers
Aimed at injured workers. Explains the workers compensation process in Tasmania and how workers can make a claim for themselves; a dependant can make a claim for a deceased family member.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Workers
Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks associated with asbestos and asbestos-containing material, therefore reducing the incidence of asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
Provides practical guidance on how to manage work health and safety risks for all duty holders, including PCBUs, employers, self-employed people, principal contractors, persons with management or control of a workplace, designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers of plant/substances/structures used for work.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
Advisory Service > Read our Advisors' magazine columns
Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks associated with asbestos removal.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
Links to our online form so you can update your licence details with WorkSafe Tasmania.
Topics > Licensing permits and registration
Explains health and safety representatives (HSRs) for multiple business or undertakings.
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
Explain the training that health and safety representatives (HSRs) are entitled to so they have the skills/knowledge needed to perform their role effectively
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
Sets out what to do and what your rights are if you have been accused of workplace bullying.
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Bullying
Sets out what you can do if you believe you are being bullied at work.
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Bullying
About us > From our Executive Director
Sets out the notification requirements for importing and authorising explosives.
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Dangerous goods and hazardous chemicals > Explosives
Explains scope of improvement notices, duration, compliance, review and more
Topics > Laws and compliance > Enforcement and prosecutions > Enforcing the WHS laws
Warns of the responsibilities to guard mobile plant and machinery.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts
Information about COVID-19 coronavirus: incident notification
Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts > Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Explains independent medical reviews (IMRs).
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Medical practitioners
Explains why and how to hold an induction for new workers.
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Getting your safety systems right
Silica and Dust Diseases
Silica and Dust Diseases
News > News items
List of all industry snapshots, which provide performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Workplace rehabilitation providers (WRPs) > New WRP Accreditation Framework in Tasmania
Aimed at self insurers. Explains the WorkCover Tasmania Board's policy and process for applying for the return of financial undertakings.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Self-insurers
Aimed at self insurers. Provides information so self insurers can fulfill their obligations and meet their permit conditions.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Self-insurers
Information Media and Technology industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Information Media and Telecommunications industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Industry snapshots
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Information Media and Telecommunications industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2019 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2022 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Mental health > Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder > Workers compensation for PTSD
Explains the role of the injury management co-ordinator (IMC); training, outsourcing, and appointing IMCs.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Mental health > Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder > Workers compensation for PTSD
Explains what injury management programs are. Includes guidelines.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Licensed Insurers
Introduces the concept of injury management: what it is and what makes it work.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Workers
Explains what WorkSafe Tasmania inspectors do and the powers they have.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Inspectors
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Quarries > Slide 11
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Mining > Slide 9
Explains the process and circumstances for applying for an internal review of a WorkSafe Tasmania inspector's decision.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Enforcement and prosecutions
Sets out the issues a WorkSafe Tasmania inspector can be appointed to, to decide and resolve.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Inspectors
News > News items
Provides practical guidance on how to label hazardous chemicals and how to manage risks associated with them.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
Covers how PCBUs should work with labour hire agencies and manage labour hire workers; and what labour hire agencies should do for health and safety
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Managing people in your workplace
Lists the laws that regulate the transport of dangerous goods in tasmania. Explains the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code).
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Dangerous goods and hazardous chemicals > Transport of dangerous goods
Explains the health and safety risks of working with lead and how to manage them. Includes lead in house paints.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > L
Silica and Dust Diseases
News > home news
Silica and Dust Diseases > Engineered stone
Aimed at licensed insurers. Provides documents that set out the licence conditions that licensed insurers must comply with.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Licensed Insurers
Current fees for WorkSafe Tasmania licences and permits.
Topics > Licensing permits and registration
Lists licensing forms and guides
Topics > Licensing permits and registration
Explains basic requirements for lighting on construction and demolition sites according to AS/NZS 3012.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Construction
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Fireworks permits > Fireworks issued permits > fw lists
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Fireworks permits > Fireworks issued permits > fw lists
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Fireworks permits > Fireworks issued permits > fw lists
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Workplace rehabilitation providers (WRPs)
Lists the insurers licensed by the WorkCover Tasmania Board to provide workers compensation insurance.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Licensed Insurers
Lists the insurers granted a permit by the WorkCover Tasmania Board to provide self-insure for workers compensation.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Self-insurers
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Fireworks permits > Fireworks issued permits > fw lists
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Fireworks permits > Fireworks issued permits > fw lists
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Mental health > Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Silica and Dust Diseases
About long service leave disputes and records.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Long service leave
About long service leave for mining employees.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Long service leave
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > L
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > L
The health and safety risks of LP gas cylinders and how to manage them.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > L
Aimed at employers. Explains workers compensation payments, including weekly payments and payment of expenses, and the accrual of leave in Tasmania.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Employers
Topics > Health and safety > Monthly safety spotlight
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > C > Chemicals safety
Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks associated with electrical work, equipment and installations.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
Topics > Services and events > Safe Farming Tasmania
Topics > Health and safety > Monthly safety spotlight
Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks associated with noise exposure.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
Provides practical guidance on how to manage the risks with psychosocial hazards.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks associated with stevedoring.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks associated with hazardous chemicals.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks associated with falls from height in housing construction.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks associated with falls.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks associated with plant, including managing, installing and commissioning plant.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
Provides practical guidance on how to manage the health and safety risks associated with respirable crystalline silica from engineered stone
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
Provides practical guidance on how to provide and maintain a safe and healthy physical work environment.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
The health and safety risks of hazardous manual tasks and how to manage them.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > M
Manufacturing industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Manufacturing industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Industry snapshots
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Manufacturing industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2019 Industry snapshots web pages
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Manufacturing industry
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2020 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2022 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Forms and publications > Contact us forms
Explains the medical and other expenses payable under the Tasmanian asbestos compensation scheme; and eligibility for these.
Topics > Compensation > Asbestos compensation > Applicants > Asbestos compensation benefits
Aimed at medical specialists who sit on medical panels in the asbestos compensation scheme.
Topics > Compensation > Asbestos compensation > Medical practitioners
Aimed at doctors. Explains that the WorkCover Tasmania Board does not prescribe fees for services provided by medical practitioners/other service providers to injured workers on workers compensation.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Medical practitioners
Aimed at medical practitioners who are involved with Tasmania’s asbestos compensation scheme and/or are treating a person with asbestos-related disease.
Topics > Compensation > Asbestos compensation > Medical practitioners
Aimed at doctors. Explains how medical practitioners can become accredited by the WorkCover Tasmania Board to assess permanent impairment of an injured worker.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Medical practitioners
Gives examples of how to promote men’s health as part of a workplace wellbeing program.
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Women's health
About us > From our Executive Director
Explains how to create mental healthy workplaces. The cost of poor mental health and causes of mental health injuries.
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Mental health
Aimed at employers of migrant workers. Explains factors to consider when covering work health and safety for migrant workers.
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Managing people in your workplace
Mining industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry
Silica and Dust Diseases
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Mining industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Industry snapshots
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Mining industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2019 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2022 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > M
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction > Slide 17
Aimed at PCBUs/managers of these new workers, and parents/guardians. Explains work health and safety for new workers, apprentices, trainees and students doing work experience placement.
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Managing people in your workplace
Read about the new Explosives Regulations 2022.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Acts and Regulations
News > News items
Topics > Laws and compliance > Acts and Regulations
Topics > Laws and compliance > Acts and Regulations
News > News items
Topics > Laws and compliance > Acts and Regulations
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Workplace rehabilitation providers (WRPs) > New WRP Accreditation Framework in Tasmania
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Workplace rehabilitation providers (WRPs)
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > N
Explains how to report a notifiable incident to WorkSafe Tasmania; what incidents must be reported and what incidents do not need to be reported.
Topics > Health and safety
News > News items
The health and safety risks of fatigue and how to manage them.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > O
De-bunks myths around older workers and safety, and how these negatively impact on workers and business. Explains how to foster positive attitudes and create a safer workplace for all your workers.
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Managing people in your workplace
Outlines the ongoing requirements for accredited workplace rehabilitation providers, including annual self-evaluations, determining conformance, and more.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Workplace rehabilitation providers (WRPs)
Silica and Dust Diseases
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Other Services industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Industry snapshots
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Other Services industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2019 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2022 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety
Explains breaches of the work health and safety laws, and categories of offences.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Enforcement and prosecutions
Aimed at self insurers. Provides documents that set out the permit conditions that self insurers must comply with.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Self-insurers
How to properly select and use the right personal protective equipment (PPE) for your work. Training and care of PPE.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > P
pets at work/bring your dog to work
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > P
Gives examples of how to promote physical activity and exercise as part of a workplace wellbeing program.
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Getting your safety systems right
Explains the requirements for plant design registration, what plant designs must be registered, who must apply and how to apply.
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Plant registration
Explains the requirements for plant inspections and competent persons.
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Plant registration
Explains what plant must be registered with WorkSafe Tasmania, who must register plant, how to apply for plant registration, and conditions of registration.
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Plant registration
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > P
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > P
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > P
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > P
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > P
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Mental health
The health and safety risks of working near overhead power lines and how to manage them.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > P
Provides practical guidance on how to prepare safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
Topics > Health and safety > Monthly safety spotlight
Explains how bullying is a safety matter that employers and managers must prevent and manage. Includes how to take a risk management approach to bullying.
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Bullying
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Mental health > Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Mental health > Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder > Workers compensation for PTSD
Explains who a primary treating medical practitioner is, and what their role is in managing workplace injuries and the return to work process.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Medical practitioners
About pro rata long service leave
Topics > Laws and compliance > Long service leave
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Industry snapshots
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2019 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2022 Industry snapshots web pages
Explains scope of prohibition notices, duration, compliance, review and more.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Enforcement and prosecutions > Enforcing the WHS laws
Explains how work health and safety prosecutions are conducted by WorkSafe Tasmania. Includes sentencing options, prosecutions decisions, requests for prosecutions, and more.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Enforcement and prosecutions > Prosecutions
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Mining > Slide 10
Aimed at self insurers. Explains the financial undertaking (also known as a bank guarantee) you must provides to the WorkCover Tasmania Board.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Self-insurers
Explains provisional improvement notices (PINs) that health and safety representatives (HSRs) can issue.
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > P > Psychosocial Hazards
Topics > Health and safety > Monthly safety spotlight
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > P
About us > From our Executive Director
Watch 2019 PTSD conference webinars.
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Mental health > Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder > Resources for PTSD
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Mental health > Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Public Administration and Safety industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Public Administration and Safety industry
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2020 Industry snapshots web pages
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Public Administration and Safety industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Industry snapshots
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Public Administration and Safety industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2019 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2022 Industry snapshots web pages
Lists current and future public holidays, including state holidays, regional holidays and more.
Topics > Laws and compliance
Warns of the health and safety risks of exposure to Q fever; and the control measures to be considered.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts
The health and safety risks associated with quad bikes and how to manage them.
Explains basic requirements for residual current devices (RCDs) on construction and demolition sites according to AS/NZS 3012.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Construction
News > News items
News > News items
Why you should keep records, what to keep records on, and how to keep records.
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Getting your safety systems right
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Mental health > Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > R
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2019 Industry snapshots web pages
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Industry snapshots
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2022 Industry snapshots web pages
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Mining > Slide 8
Explains the process and circumstances for asking the WHS Regulator to commence a prosecution.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Enforcement and prosecutions > Prosecutions
Covers options for requesting information from WorkSafe Tasmania under the Right to Information Act.
Topics > Forms and publications
Explains the options for requesting information from WorkSafe Tasmania for workers compensation claims
Topics > Forms and publications > Requesting information
Topics > Forms and publications > Requesting information
Explains the Right to Information Act.
Topics > Forms and publications > Requesting information
Explains the options for requesting information from WorkSafe Tasmania for workers compensation claims
Topics > Forms and publications > Requesting information > Requesting information about a workers compensation claim
Explains how health and safety representatives (HSRs) can resolve issues. Includes procedures and who else can be involved in the process.
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry guidance notes
Silica and Dust Diseases > Learn about silica
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Mental health > Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Retail industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2022 Industry snapshots web pages
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Retail Trade industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Industry snapshots
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Retail Trade industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2019 Industry snapshots web pages
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Retail Trade industry
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2020 Industry snapshots web pages
Explains the role of the return to work co-ordinator (RTWC); training, outsourcing, appointing RTWCs and more.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation
Measures the return to work outcomes of injured workers receiving workers compensation; and factors that may influence a worker's return to work.
Topics > Forms and publications > Statistics
Topics > Compensation > Asbestos compensation > Laws, reports and dispute resolution
About the 2018 review of the Work Health and Safety Regulator. Includes review reports and recommendations.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Regulator
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > P > Psychosocial Hazards
Topics > Health and safety > Monthly safety spotlight
Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks in agricultural shows and carnivals. This code has been preserved as an approved code of practice under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts
Explains the role, power and functions of health and safety representatives (HSRs).
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
Information about the 2023 WorkSafe Tasmania Conference
Topics > Services and events
Topics > Services and events
Provides practical guidance on safe design of structures for duty holders including PCBUs, architects, building designers and engineers.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
About the Safe Farming Tasmania program and how it can help farmers and rural employers with work health and safety.
Topics > Services and events
Topics > Services and events > Safe Farming Tasmania
Sets out the safe distances that must be maintained when using fireworks.
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Fireworks permits
Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks associated with reinforced plastics. This code has been preserved as an approved code of practice under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
Outlines safety precautions to take following a worker being injured in a side by side vehicle rollover.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts
Topics > Forms and publications
Explains what safe work method statements (SWMS) are, when they are required, and how to create one.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Construction
Aimed at small residential builders. Explains how to manage your legal work health and safety requirements in residential construction; develop a work health and safety management plan for your business; and develop safe work method statements (SWMS) for high risk construction work.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Construction
Explains why workplaces should have safety policies and safe work procedures, and how to create them.
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Getting your safety systems right
About us > From our Executive Director
Samples to develop your own work health and safety checklists, forms and registers.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety forms and guides
Samples to develop your own safe work procedures for different equipment and pieces of machinery.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety forms and guides
Samples to develop your own work health and safety policies.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety forms and guides
Samples to develop your own workplace wellbeing program.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety forms and guides
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction > Slide 14
Aimed at self-insurers. Explains the excess of loss policy (also known as a catastrophe insurance policy).
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Self-insurers
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Construction
Explains when a Security sensitive dangerous substances (SSDS) permit is required and how to apply for one.
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Dangerous goods and hazardous chemicals > Explosives
The health and safety risks associated with sedentary work and how to manage them.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > S
News > News items
News > News items
News > home news
News > News items
Explains the process for applying to the WorkCover Tasmania Board for approval of an injury management program.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Licensed Insurers
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction > Slide 14
Lists seven steps to follow to create your own workplace wellbeing program.
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing programs
Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks associated with sexual and gender-based harassment
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
The health and safety risks associated with workplace sexual harassment and how to manage them.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > S
Explains when a shot-firing permit is required, and how to apply for a shot-firing permit
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Dangerous goods and hazardous chemicals > Explosives
WorkSafe Tasmania sitemap
Gives examples of how to promote sleep as part of a workplace wellbeing program.
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Mining
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Quarries
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Mining
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Quarries
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Mining
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Quarries
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Quarries
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Mining
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Quarries
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Mining
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Quarries
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Mining
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Quarries
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Mining
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Quarries
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Quarries
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Mining
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Quarries
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Mining
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Quarries
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Mining
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Quarries
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Mining
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Mining
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Quarries
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Mining
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Quarries
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Mining
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Quarries
The health and safety risks associated with slips, trips and falls and how to manage them.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > S
Gives examples of how to promote smoking cessation as part of a workplace wellbeing program.
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z
Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks associated with spray painting and powder coating.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe for the whole state.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Industry snapshots
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe for the whole state.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2019 Industry snapshots web pages
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe for the whole state.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2020 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2022 Industry snapshots web pages
Explains the different types of compensation payable under the Tasmanian asbestos compensation scheme.
Topics > Compensation > Asbestos compensation > Applicants > Asbestos compensation benefits
Explains what stress is, the effects it can have on a person and a workplace, and strategies for managing it.
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Mental health
Lists court summaries of prosecutions undertaken by WorkSafe Tasmania.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Enforcement and prosecutions > Prosecutions
The health and safety risks associated with sun exposure and UV radiation and how to manage them.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > S
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Mental health > Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction > Slide 19
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction > Slide 13
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction > Slide 20
Explains basic requirements for switchboards on construction and demolition sites according to AS/NZS 3012.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Construction
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Mental health > Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Mental health > Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder > Workers compensation for PTSD
Advisory Service > Read our Advisors' magazine columns
Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks in the Tasmanian Abalone Industry. This code has been preserved as an approved code of practice under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
News > News items
News > News items
Aimed at licensed insurers. Explains the annual levy to be paid to the Tasmanian workers compensation fund.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Licensed Insurers
Explains how and why returning to work is important and what everyone involved in the process can do to help injured workers return to work.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Workers
About the Nominal Insurer, which provides a safety net for injured workers left without compensation if their employer isn’t insured or is bankrupt, or if their employer’s insurer is insolvent.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Workers
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Mining > Slide 8
About us > From our Executive Director
Provides practical guidance on how to manage health and safety risks associated with tower cranes inclusive of hammerhead, flat top, luffing jib and self-erecting tower cranes
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
The health and safety risks of tractors and how to manage them.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > T
Outlines safety precautions to take following an incident where a traffic controller was struck by a vehicle.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts
The health and safety risks of vehicles and traffic in the workplace and how to manage them.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > T
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Mining > Slide 11
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Quarries > Slide 9
Explains why and how to provide safety training, information, and supervision to workers.
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Getting your safety systems right
Sets out the training requirements for a high risk work licence, including units of competency.
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > High risk licensing
News > News items
Transport, Postal and Warehousing industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Transport, Postal and Warehousing industry
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2020 Industry snapshots web pages
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for Transport industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Industry snapshots
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Transport, Postal and Warehousing industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2019 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2022 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > T
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Mental health > Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
The health and safety risks of trucks, including falls and loads, and how to manage them.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > T
Provides ideas for wellbeing activities to hold in your workplace wellbeing program.
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing programs
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > P > Psychosocial Hazards
News > News items
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction > Slide 20
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction > Slide 19
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Quarries > Slide 11
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Mining > Slide 9
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction > Slide 17
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Quarries > Slide 10
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction > Slide 16
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Quarries > Slide 12
Explains the process for applying to access to MDGuidelines.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > MDGuidelines
Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts
The health and safety risks of vehicles as workplaces and how to manage them.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > V
Explains what occupational violence and aggression (OVA), the industries and occupations most at risk, and ways to control the risks.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > V
Explains how to manage the health and safety of visitors, clients and members of the public (including family members) come into your workplace.
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Managing people in your workplace
Explains work health and safety for volunteers and the organisations that engage them (including emergency service volunteer organisations).
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Managing people in your workplace
News > News items
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Construction > Slide 15
Topics > Health and safety > Monthly safety spotlight
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > W
Topics > Health and safety > Monthly safety spotlight
Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks associated with welding.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
Explains what codes of practice are, what they cover and who they apply to. Includes preserved Tasmanian code of practice, and the codes' relationship to the laws.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice
Defines what workplace bullying is, what isn’t workplace bullying; and unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment.
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Bullying
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Mental health > Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Aimed at employers. Explains the workers compensation process in Tasmania.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Employers
Explains what WorkSafe can and can’t do in workplace bullying matters.
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Bullying
Explains when a high risk work licence is not required.
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > High risk licensing
Who needs a white card, how to apply for and replace a white card, and using an interstate card in Tasmania.
Topics > Licensing permits and registration
Aimed at injured workers. Explains who is entitled to make a claim for workers compensation in Tasmania
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Workers
Wholesale Trade industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for Wholesale Trade industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Industry snapshots
Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Wholesale Trade industry.
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2019 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2022 Industry snapshots web pages
Explains how to apply to be a WHS entry permit holder. Lists current WHS entry permit holders.
Topics > Licensing permits and registration
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Getting your safety systems right > Inducting new workers
Lists enforceable undertakings accepted by WorkSafe Tasmania.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Enforcement and prosecutions
Explains how having a workplace wellbeing program and improving the health of workers is good for a business’s productivity and bottom line.
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing programs
Gives examples of how to promote women’s health as part of a workplace wellbeing program.
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z
Provides practical guidance on how to consult, cooperate and coordinate activities with duty holders to manage risks.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
Aimed at licensed insurers, self-insurers and the Tasmanian State Service. How to submit workers compensation policy and claim data to WorkCover Tasmania via the WorkCover Information Management System (WIMS).
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation
Aimed at self insurers. Explains the surveillance audits conducted by the WorkCover Tasmania Board.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Self-insurers
Outlines safety precautions to take following an incident where a worker had his hand crushed in a conveyor belt
Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts
Silica and Dust Diseases > Industry case studies > Silica Dust in Quarries > Slide 8
Aimed at doctors. Explains how to accurately complete and order workers compensation medical certificates in Tasmania.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Medical practitioners
Sets out the process for disagreements with any workers rehabilitation and compensation decisions.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Workers
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Mental health > Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
List of workers compensation forms and guides.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation
Aimed at employers. Explains workers compensation insurance in Tasmania.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Employers
Aimed at injured workers. Explains workers compensation payments in Tasmania.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Workers
Information about workers compensation payments for older workers
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Workers
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > W
Topics > Health and safety > Monthly safety spotlight
Explains what stress is, the effects it can have on a person and a workplace, and strategies for managing it.
Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Mental health
See current and previous issues of Workplace Issues magazine, and subscribe for free to the magazine.
Topics > Forms and publications
Topics > Laws and compliance > Inspectors
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > P > Psychosocial Hazards
About us > From our Executive Director
The health and safety risks of workshops and how to manage them.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > W
Explains the role of workplace rehabilitation providers in returning injured workers to work, the services they provide; and what is not covered by workplace rehabilitation.
Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Workplace rehabilitation providers (WRPs)
Aimed at small business and new business. Explains the safety and workers compensation matters you must consider from the beginning of your business, with pointers to further sources of detailed information and services.
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Starting a business with safety in mind
Explains how to set up a reporting system for capturing incidents and near-misses.
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Getting your safety systems right