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• Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work Code of Practice January 2023 (PDF, 1.0 MB)

• Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work Code of Practice January 2023.docx (DOCX, 619.7 KB)

• Forest Safety Code Tasmania 2021 (PDF, 7.6 MB)

  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.

• WorkSafe's role in complaints about workplace psychosocial hazards

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > P > Psychosocial Hazards

• Farming Safely in Tasmania (PDF, 3.7 MB)

  Aimed at farmers, farm owners and farm managers. Explains how to develop a safety management system for forms and rural workplaces. Covers hazards and tasks specific to farming workplaces, and practical guidance for managing them. A Safe Farming Tasmania resource.

• Workplace issues magazine Winter 2023 (PDF, 1.6 MB)

• Psychosocial hazards

  Topics > Health and safety > Monthly safety spotlight

• Types of psychosocial hazards + how to manage them

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > P > Psychosocial Hazards

• Workplace Issues magazine Summer 2022 (PDF, 1.7 MB)

• Workplace Issues magazine Autumn 2024 (PDF, 1.4 MB)

• Tower Cranes Code of Practice June 2023 (PDF, 680.8 KB)

• Tower Cranes Code of Practice June 2023.docx (DOCX, 1.7 MB)

• Work Health and Safety Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination Code of Practice July 2022 (PDF, 1.1 MB)

  Provides practical guidance on how to consult, cooperate and coordinate activities with duty holders to manage risks.

• Work Health and Safety Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination code of practice July 2023.docx (DOCX, 151.5 KB)

  Provides practical guidance on how to consult, cooperate and coordinate activities with duty holders to manage risks.

• Psychosocial Hazards

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > P

• Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace code of practice July 2022.docx (DOCX, 2.2 MB)

  Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks associated with plant, including managing, installing and commissioning plant.

• Psychosocial hazard resources

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > P > Psychosocial Hazards

• Psychosocial hazards in the workplace

  About us > From our Executive Director

• Managing the Risks of Respirable Crystalline Silica from Engineered Stone in the Workplace (PDF, 1.0 MB)

  Provides practical guidance on how to manage the health and safety risks associated with respirable crystalline silica from engineered stone

• Managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica from engineered stone in the workplace.docx (DOCX, 1.2 MB)

  Provides practical guidance on how to manage the health and safety risks associated with respirable crystalline silica from engineered stone

• Managing psychosocial hazards at work

  Provides practical guidance on how to manage the risks with psychosocial hazards.

  Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder

• Your guide to managing safety in housing and construction (PDF, 1.3 MB)

  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.

• Welcome to the workplace (PDF, 621.1 KB)

  Aimed at new and young workers, trainees, apprentices and students doing work experience. Introduces work health and safety, rights and responsibilities, inductions, training, workplace injuries, managing workplace hazards.

• Electrical hazards in the workplace

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > E

• Construction template WHS Management Plan 2022.docx (DOCX, 236.0 KB)

  Aimed at the construction industry. Use this template to help you create your own work health and safety management plan.

• 4 steps to manage hazards and risk

  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

• Rights and responsibilities

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > P > Psychosocial Hazards

• Mental health at work initiatives

  About us > From our Executive Director

• Eye injuries

  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

• Workplace Issues magazine Spring 2022 (PDF, 3.0 MB)

• Poor physical work environment

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > P

• Managing workplace injuries in Tasmania: A handbook for primary treating medical practitioners (PDF, 684.0 KB)

  Aimed at doctors managing a patient with a workplace injury or illness. Explains the injury management process, and the rights and responsibilities and doctors and others involved in the injury management process.

• Poor organisational justice

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > P

• Workplace Issues magazine Winter 2022 (PDF, 2.5 MB)

• Workplace Issues magazine Summer 2023 (PDF, 1.8 MB)

• Cleaners

  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

• Traumatic events or materials

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > T

• Quad Bike and SSV Vehicle Safety (PDF, 9.3 MB)

  Explains the safety risks of quad bikes. How to safely use, transport, store, and maintain your quad bike.

• Mentally healthy workplaces

  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

• Low job control

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > L

• Poor organisational change management

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > P

• Poor support

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > P

• High and low job demands

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > H

• Poor role clarity

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > P

• Low reward and recognition

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > L

• Hazards and solutions A Z

  A listing of safety hazards, solutions and other safety topics.

  Topics > Health and safety

• How to Guide: Completing the Workers Compensation Certificate of Capacity (PDF, 989.7 KB)

  Aimed at doctors managing a patient with a workplace injury or illness. Explains how to complete workers compensation certificates correctly.

• Arts and Recreation Services

  Arts and Recreation Services industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry

• Lead work

  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

• Workplace issues magazine Spring 2023 (PDF, 1.5 MB)

• Public Administration and Safety

  Public Administration and Safety industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry

• Offices

  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

• Education and Training

  Education and Training industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry

• Mining

  Mining industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry

• Wholesale Trade

  Wholesale Trade industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry

• Health Care and Social Assistance

  Health Care and Social Assistance industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry

• Accommodation and Food Services

  Accommodation and Food Services industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions.

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry

• Retail

  Retail industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry

• Administrative and Support Services

  Administrative and Support Services industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions.

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry

• Transport, Postal and Warehousing

  Transport, Postal and Warehousing industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry

• Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

  Professional, Scientific and Technical Services industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry

• Security fencing: Making construction sites secure against unauthorised access

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Construction

• Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services

  Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry

• Focussing on mental health, safety and wellbeing

  About us > From our Executive Director

• Violence

  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

• Sample form Hazard report.doc (DOC, 29.5 KB)

  Use this sample to report hazards identified in your workplace

• New WHS Regulations 2022

  Topics > Laws and compliance > Acts and Regulations

• Confined spaces

  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

• SWP Stationary Engine AS555.doc (DOC, 142.0 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a stationary engine.

• New and young workers

  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

• Chemicals safety

  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

• Gig economy

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > G

• Amusement devices

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > A

• Information Media and Telecommunications

  Information Media and Technology industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry

• SWP Vehicle Hoist AS559.doc (DOC, 153.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a vehicle hoist.

• Construction

  Construction industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry

• Manual handling

  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

• Sexual harassment

  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

• Traffic management

  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

• Emergency planning

  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

• Manufacturing

  Manufacturing industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry

• Harmful behaviours

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > H

• Turning wellbeing ideas into actions

  Provides ideas for wellbeing activities to hold in your workplace wellbeing program.

  Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing programs

• Safe work method statements (SWMS)

  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

• Diving work

  The safety and legal requirements for diving work.

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > D

• WorkSafe Month Guidelines 2024 (PDF, 3.7 MB)

• SWP Chainsaw Petrol Operated AS508.doc (DOC, 344.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using petrol operated chainsaws.

• Safe Bodies Safe Minds Conference Guidelines 2024 (PDF, 2.8 MB)

• Common mistakes that lead to fines

  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

• Consulting about safety

  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

• SWP Round Hay Baler AS541.doc (DOC, 256.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a round hay baler.

• Slips, trips and falls

  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

• Managing silica at construction sites guidance note (PDF, 1.8 MB)

  This guidance note includes advice about silica containing materials and products, and how to control the risks when silica dust is generated from working with them.

• Truck safety: falls and loads

  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

• Hot and cold environments

  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

• Herbicide

  About historical herbicide exposure

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > H

• Financial and Insurance Services

  Financial and Insurance Services industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry

• Record keeping

  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

• Horse and stable safety

  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

• SWP Compound Mitre Saw AS510.doc (DOC, 141.0 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a compound mitre saw.

• Animal handling in agriculture

  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

• SWP Buffing Machine AS506.doc (DOC, 137.0 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using buffing machines.

• Risk assessment: the basis of a safe and healthy workplace

  Topics > Health and safety > Monthly safety spotlight

• SWP Welder Spot AS564.doc (DOC, 143.0 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a spot welder.

• SWP Air Compressor Fixed AS501.doc (DOC, 133.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using fixed air compressors

• SWP Welder Oxy Fuel Gas AS563.doc (DOC, 141.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using an oxy-fuel gas welder.

• SWP Saw Power Hack Saw AS550.doc (DOC, 142.0 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a power hack saw.

• SWP Tractor AS558.doc (DOC, 258.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a tractor.

• Contractor management

  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

• SWP Wood Lathe AS565.doc (DOC, 141.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a wood lathe.

• SWP Spray Painting Plant AS554.doc (DOC, 233.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a spray painting plant.

• SWP Rear Tine Tiller Self Propelled AS537.doc (DOC, 255.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a self-propelled rear tine tiller.

• WorkCover Board and WorkSafe Tasmania Strategic Plan 2024 2028 (PDF, 1.8 MB)

• SWP Drill Mill AS513.doc (DOC, 137.0 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a drill mill

• SWP Sander Disc AS543.doc (DOC, 134.0 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a disc sander.

• SWP Saw Cold AS548.doc (DOC, 141.0 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a cold saw.

• WorkCover Tasmania Board Annual Report 2022 23 (PDF, 8.8 MB)

• SWP Rotary Cultivator Walk Behind Petrol Operated AS539.doc (DOC, 255.0 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a walk-behind, petrol-operated rotary cultivator.

• WorkCover Tasmania Board Annual Report 2020 21 (PDF, 9.5 MB)

• Workers Compensation Certificate of Capacity (medical certificate) (PDF, 396.0 KB)

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  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

• SWP Air Compressor Portable AS500.doc (DOC, 138.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using portable air compressors in your workplace

• SWP Line Trimmer Electric AS523.doc (DOC, 298.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using an electric line trimmer.

• SWP Blower Vacuum Electric AS504.doc (DOC, 297.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using an electric blower vacuum

• COVID Guidance Note Conducting a COVID 19 Risk Assessment for Wearing Face Masks (PDF, 173.9 KB)

• Noise

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > N

• First aid

  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

• Mobile phones

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > M

• SWP Mower Ride on AS528.doc (DOC, 254.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a ride on lawn mower.

• SWP Saw Radial Arm Saw AS551.doc (DOC, 142.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a radial arm saw.

• SWP Milling Machine AS527.doc (DOC, 136.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a milling machine.

• Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

  Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry

• Sample Policy Work health and safety.docx (DOCX, 23.2 KB)

  Use this sample policy to help you safely manage health and safety in your workplace.

• SWP Drill Press AS514.doc (DOC, 136.0 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a drill press

• Your internal incident reporting system

  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

• Forklifts

  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

• SWP Bench Shears AS503.doc (DOC, 145.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using bench shears

• SWP Saw Circular Bench AS547.doc (DOC, 145.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a circular bench saw.

• SWP Welder Manual Metal Arc AS562.doc (DOC, 273.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a manual metal arc welder.

• SWP Chainsaw Electric AS507.doc (DOC, 342.0 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using an electric chainsaw.

• SWP Automotive Parts Washer AS502.doc (DOC, 149.0 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using automotive parts washers

• SWP Drill Gear Headed AS512.doc (DOC, 136.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a gear headed drill

• SWP Injection Moulder AS522.doc (DOC, 139.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using an injection moulder.

• SWP Manual Bending Rolls AS524.doc (DOC, 139.0 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a manual bending roll.

• SWP Saw Abrasive Cut Off AS545.doc (DOC, 143.0 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using an abrasive cut off saw.

• Application for authorisation of an explosive (PDF, 4.1 MB)

  Use this form to apply to Worksafe Tasmania for authorisation of an explosive.

• SWP Grinder Pedestal AS521.doc (DOC, 141.0 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a pedestal grinder.

• SWP Thicknesser AS557.doc (DOC, 142.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a thicknesser.

• SWP Mower Walk Behind AS529.doc (DOC, 254.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a walk behind lawn mower.

• Safety policies and procedures

  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

• Alcohol and drugs

  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

• SWP Shaping Machine AS553.doc (DOC, 142.0 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a shaping machine.

• SWP Metal Lathe AS526.doc (DOC, 136.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a metal lathe.

• Your first steps to a safe business

  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

• SWP Welder Gas Metal Arc AS560.doc (DOC, 271.0 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a gas metal arc welder.

• SWP Oven AS530.doc (DOC, 143.0 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using an oven.

• SWP Pan Brake AS531.doc (DOC, 137.0 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a pan brake.

• Falls/working at height

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > F

• SWP Plasma Cutter AS532.doc (DOC, 266.0 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a plasma cutter.

• Carers

  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

• SWP Metal Cutting Guillotine AS525.doc (DOC, 137.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a metal cutting guillotine.

• SWP Grinder Bench AS520.doc (DOC, 144.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a bench grinder.

• Workshop safety

  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

• SWP Welder Gas Tungsten Arc AS561.doc (DOC, 271.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a gas tungsten arc welder.

• SWP Sander Belt Disk AS544.doc (DOC, 138.0 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a belt disc sander.

• LP gas cylinders

  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

• Establishing work groups for HSRs

  Explains how to establish work groups for health and safety representatives (HSRs).

  Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)

• Distilleries Guide to Achieving Compliance.docx (DOCX, 483.3 KB)

  This checklist will help those working in the distillery industry achieve compliance and get ready for an inspection by a WorkSafe inspector. Covers workplace environment, plant and equipment, hazardous chemicals and more.

• Fatigue

  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

• SWP Brush Cutter Line Trimmer Petrol Operated AS505.doc (DOC, 300.0 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using petrol operated brush cutters/line trimmers.

• Consultation's role in safer workplaces

  Topics > Health and safety > Monthly safety spotlight

• SWP Saw Bandsaw AS546.doc (DOC, 147.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a bandsaw.

• Managing chemical safety in your small business

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > C > Chemicals safety

• Catch up on past events

  Watch recordings of past Better Work Tasmania events, along with content on current work health, safety and wellbeing issues

  Topics > Services and events > Better Work Tasmania

• Volunteers

  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

• SWP Rotary Slasher Tractor Operated AS540.doc (DOC, 256.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a tractor operated rotary slasher.

• Welding

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > W

• SWP Power Blower Petrol Operated AS535.doc (DOC, 342.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a petrol operated power blower.

• SWP Surface Planer AS556.doc (DOC, 140.0 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a surface planer.

• Ensuring safety for visitors to your workplace

  Advisory Service > Read our Advisors' magazine columns

• SWP Chipper Shredder AS509.doc (DOC, 255.0 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using chippers/shredders.

• Hazard management advice for bushfire affected areas

  Details typical hazards in bushfire-affected areas and how to manage them.

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts

• SWP Saw Scroll AS552.doc (DOC, 146.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a scroll saw.

• Remote or isolated work

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > R

• Explosives

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > E

• HSR Training: Approved training provider guidelines (PDF, 1.0 MB)

  Will help training providers apply for approval to conduct initial and refresher HSR training and develop a HSR training course for approval by WorkSafe.

• SWP Router Table AS542.doc (DOC, 145.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a table router.

• Sample Policy Drug and alcohol.docx (DOCX, 22.9 KB)

  Use this sample policy to help you safely manage drugs and alcohol in your workplace.

• Advisory Service

  About WorkSafe’s Advisory Service and how it can help small-medium business with work safety and wellbeing.

• SWP Edger Petrol Operated AS517.doc (DOC, 302.5 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a petrol operated edger.

• Sun exposure and UV radiation

  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

• Vehicles as workplaces

  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

• 2023 WorkSafe Awards winners

  Topics > Services and events > WorkSafe Awards

• Welding processes: Code of practice

  Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks associated with welding.

  Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder

• Abrasive blasting: Code of practice

  Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks associated with abrasive blasting.

  Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder

• SWP Portable Grain Auger AS533.doc (DOC, 256.0 KB)

  Use this sample to develop your own safe work procedure for using a portable grain auger.

• Racing industries

  Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > R

• Monthly safety spotlight

  Monthly safety spotlight, safety topics

  Topics > Health and safety

• Visitors

  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

• Domestic and family violence

  How domestic and family violence is a workplace issue. Workplace strategies for making a difference.

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