Your search for 'asbestos' returned 115 results
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Asbestos in some bunsen burner mats 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
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How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace: Code of practice 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
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WorkCover Tasmania Board Annual Report 2022 23 (PDF, 8.8 MB) -
Workplace Issues magazine Summer 2023 (PDF, 1.8 MB) -
Information sheet: Attendance at medical appointments (PDF, 210.3 KB) For asbestos compensation. Explains the rights and obligations for people requested to attend a medical examination.
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Statutory benefits for asbestos related disease Explains the different types of compensation payable under the Tasmanian asbestos compensation scheme.
Topics > Compensation > Asbestos compensation > Applicants > Asbestos compensation benefits
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Find a licensed asbestos removalist or assessor Use this list to find a licensed asbestos removalist or assessor
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Asbestos licensing
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Application for an asbestos assessor licence (PDF, 1.5 MB) Use this form to apply to Worksafe Tasmania to be a licensed asbestos assessor
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Medical and other expenses 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
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How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace Code of Practice Dec 2018 (PDF, 969.7 KB) 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.
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Code of Practice How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace.docx (DOCX, 575.1 KB) 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.
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Asbestos compensation laws and annual reports Lists Tasmanian asbestos compensation laws and Asbestos Compensation Commissioner annual reports.
Topics > Compensation > Asbestos compensation > Laws, reports and dispute resolution
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Common law damages Explains the requirement to notify the Asbestos Compensation Commissioner of common law action.
Topics > Compensation > Asbestos compensation > Applicants
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Compensation under other laws Explains the requirement to notify the Asbestos Compensation Commissioner of any compensation received under other laws.
Topics > Compensation > Asbestos compensation > Applicants
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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.
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How to safely remove asbestos: Code of practice Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks associated with asbestos removal.
Topics > Laws and compliance > Codes of practice > codes of practice folder
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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.
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Visual clearance certificate (asbestos removal) (PDF, 461.7 KB) For licensed asbestos assessors or competent persons. Use this form when asbestos removal work is completed and a clearance inspection has been done.
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Tasmania Asbestos Compensation Information (PDF, 336.1 KB) Summarises the asbestos compensation scheme and laws in Tasmania, who is entitled to compensation, making a claim and benefits.