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• WorkCover Tasmania Scheme Review to 30 June 2021 with appendices (PDF, 6.6 MB)

  WorkCover Tasmania Scheme Review to 30 June 2020 with appendices, which may not be accessible

• Suggested premium rates 2022 23 full report (PDF, 7.7 MB)

  This actuary's report provides explanation on the development of suggested workers compensation insurance premium rates for 2022-23

• COVID Safe Guidelines Creating a COVID 19 Safety Plan (PDF, 238.3 KB)

• Example COVID 19 Safety Plan Construction (PDF, 350.6 KB)

• Example COVID 19 Safety Plan Hairdressing (PDF, 357.9 KB)

• WorkSafe COVID 19 Safety Plan Template (PDF, 470.6 KB)

• WorkCover Tasmania Scheme Review to 30 June 2021 excl appendices (PDF, 1.8 MB)

  WorkCover Tasmania Scheme Review to 30 June 2021 minus appendices, which may not be accessible

• COVID 19 Safe Workplaces Framework

  Information about COVID-19 coronavirus: workplace guidelines

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts > Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• COVID Safe Guidelines Reviewing and updating your COVID 19 Safety Plan (PDF, 216.6 KB)

• COVID Guidance note How to conduct a COVID 19 risk assessment (PDF, 192.1 KB)

• WorkSafe COVID 19 Safety Plan additional information template Dec 21 (PDF, 233.7 KB)

• Coronavirus (COVID 19)

  Information about COVID-19 coronavirus.

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts

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

• COVID 19 employer resources (national)

  Information about COVID-19 coronavirus: industry specific resources

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts > Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• Suggested premium rates 2022 23 (PDF, 227.7 KB)

  Suggested workers compensation insurance premium rates for 2022-23.

• WorkSafe's approach to COVID 19

  Information about COVID-19 coronavirus: WorkSafe's statement of regulatory intent

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts > Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• Incident notification for COVID 19

  Information about COVID-19 coronavirus: incident notification

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts > Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• COVID 19 workers compensation

  Information about COVID-19 coronavirus: workers compensation resources

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts > Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• Making a workers comp claim for COVID 19

  Information about COVID-19 coronavirus: workers compensation resources

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts > Coronavirus (COVID-19) > COVID-19 workers compensation

• COVID 19 business/employment resources

  Information about COVID-19 coronavirus: business and employment resources

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts > Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• COVID 19 WHS information for industry

  Information about COVID-19 coronavirus: workplace safety and industry specific resources

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts > Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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

• Workplace Issues magazine December 2021 (PDF, 6.1 MB)

• COVID Guidance note Hospitality (PDF, 112.3 KB)

• Coronavirus.tas.gov.au

  Information about COVID-19 coronavirus

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts > Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• COVID 19 Vaccinations

  Information about COVID-19: vaccinations

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts > Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• COVID Safe Density, distancing and mixing (PDF, 212.8 KB)

  Explains the COVID Safe requirements around density, physical distancing and mixing/movement of people in your workplace/premises.

• Asbestos Compensation Commissioner Annual Report 2020 21 (PDF, 12.8 MB)

• COVID 19 health and mental wellbeing resources

  Information about COVID-19 coronavirus: health and mental wellbeing resources

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts > Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• 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.

• Example COVID 19 Risk assessment form Hairdressing (PDF, 212.4 KB)

• Example COVID 19 Risk assessment form Construction (PDF, 183.1 KB)

• 2020 WorkSafe Month Webinars

  Watch 2020 WorkSafe Month webinars.

  Topics > Services and events > WorkSafe Month

• Public Health Directions and Current Restrictions

  Information about COVID-19 coronavirus: Public Health Direction

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts > Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• Managing an existing workers comp claim during the pandemic

  Information about COVID-19 coronavirus: workers compensation resources

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts > Coronavirus (COVID-19) > COVID-19 workers compensation

• Guide to workers rehabilitation and compensation: For claims on or after 1 July 2010 (PDF, 744.7 KB)

  Provides detailed information on the workers compensation processes that apply to for workers injured on or after 1 July 2010.

• sample COVID 19 Risk assessment form.doc (DOC, 53.0 KB)

• Category 9: Excellence in a workplace response to COVID 19

  Information about WorkSafe Awards category 9

  Topics > Services and events > WorkSafe Awards 2021

• Improvement notices

  Explains scope of improvement notices, duration, compliance, review and more

  Topics > Laws and compliance > Enforcement and prosecutions > Enforcing the WHS laws

• Workplace Issues magazine April 2021 (PDF, 5.2 MB)

  April 2021. Includes consultation, falling from heights, domestic violence, volunteers and WHS, mental health, alcohol and more

• Workers compensation and JobKeeper

  Information about COVID-19 coronavirus: workers compensation resources

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts > Coronavirus (COVID-19) > COVID-19 workers compensation

• Contact tracing template: individuals (PDF, 78.0 KB)

  Use this contact tracing template so people who may have been exposed to COVID-19 can be contacted.

• Prohibition notices

  Explains scope of prohibition notices, duration, compliance, review and more.

  Topics > Laws and compliance > Enforcement and prosecutions > Enforcing the WHS laws

• Contact tracing template: register (PDF, 79.3 KB)

  Use this contact tracing template so people who may have been exposed to COVID-19 can be contacted.

• 2020 Industry Overview Statewide (PDF, 3.9 MB)

  Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe across the whole state.

• Workplace Rehabilitation Provider Accreditation Framework in Tasmania Issues Paper (PDF, 431.1 KB)

• Other employer responsibilities

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts > Coronavirus (COVID-19) > COVID-19 Safe Workplaces Framework

• Working from home

  Information about COVID-19 coronavirus: working from home (WFH)

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts > Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• Basic rate and basic salary indexation

  Provides the declared basic salary calculated in accordance with the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1998.

  Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Employers

• Guideline: Independent medical reviews (PDF, 347.2 KB)

  Aimed at doctors who conduct independent medical examinations (IMEs). Explains their role and responsibilities in this process.

• Workers compensation handbook: The basics (PDF, 311.6 KB)

  Provides an overview of the workers compensation laws and processes, including who is eligible, payments, common law damages and disputes. Explains the importance of injury management.

• COVID Safe Cleaning, hygiene and managing mixing of members at gyms (PDF, 218.1 KB)

  Explains the COVID Safe requirements around cleaning, hygiene, density, physical distancing and mixing/movement of people in gyms

• Covid 19 Safe workplace Framework list

  List of all industry snapshots, which provide performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe.

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts > Coronavirus (COVID-19) > COVID-19 Safe Workplaces Framework

• Workplace Issues magazine August 2021 (PDF, 7.1 MB)

• Guide to Asbestos Compensation in Tasmania (PDF, 1.6 MB)

  Explains the asbestos compensation scheme and laws in Tasmania, who is entitled to compensation, making a claim, benefits, disputes and more.

• 2021 WorkSafe Tasmania Awards entrants

  Topics > Services and events > WorkSafe Awards 2021

• Herbicide

  About historical herbicide exposure

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

• COVID 19 Safety Plans Checklist (PDF, 166.0 KB)

• WorkSafe Awards 2021

  Information about WorkSafe Awards

  Topics > Services and events

• Fireworks issued permits

  Lists current fireworks permits issued by WorkSafe Tasmania.

  Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Fireworks permits

• Acts and Regulations

  The laws that WorkSafe Tasmania administers.

  Topics > Laws and compliance

• Covid 19 Links

  List of all industry snapshots, which provide performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe.

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts > Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• 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.

• Scheme Monitoring Report 2018 19 (PDF, 967.1 KB)

  Analyses key workers compensation scheme indicators report for 2018-19

• Managing risk

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts > Coronavirus (COVID-19) > COVID-19 Safe Workplaces Framework

• Licensed Insurer Audit Process and Audit Tool 1 Jan 2021.docx (DOCX, 321.6 KB)

  Describes the process for WorkCover Tasmania Board audits and insurer self-audits. Provides an audit tool that may help licensed insurers when conducting their self-audits.

• Notify WorkSafe

  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

• Asbestos Compensation Commissioner Annual Report 2018 19 (PDF, 1.6 MB)

• How to comply

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts > Coronavirus (COVID-19) > COVID-19 Safe Workplaces Framework

• Pandemic Plan Advice (PDF, 1.2 MB)

  Provides guidance for pandemic planning.

• Construction

  Construction industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry

• Asbestos safety

  The health and safety risks of asbestos and how to manage them. Aimed at DIY home renovators and tradespeople/workplaces.

• 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

• About the WorkCover Tasmania Board

  About the WorkCover Tasmania Board, and its current members

  About us

• Self Insurer Audit Tool 1 January 2021.docx (DOCX, 315.9 KB)

  Aimed at self insurers. Describes the process for WorkCover Tasmania Board audits and insurer self-audits. Provides an audit tool that may help self insurers when conducting their self-audits.

• Application for Security Sensitive Dangerous Substances permit (PDF, 1.7 MB)

  Use this form to apply to WorkSafe Tasmania for a security-sensitive dangerous substances permit

• Independent Audit Report Template.doc (DOC, 150.5 KB)

  Use this form to submit the required independent audit report to WorkCover Tasmania Board.

• Information sheet: Independent medical reviews (PDF, 216.5 KB)

  Aimed at workers. Explains why an independent medical examination (IME) may be required by an employer or their insurer, and the obligations of everyone involved in the process.

• Notice of right to make workers compensation claim (PDF, 144.8 KB)

  Employers are to give this form to an injured worker when the worker notifies them of a work-related injury

• Deed and Schedule 1 Irrevocable Power of Attorney.doc (DOC, 89.0 KB)

  For self insurers. Use this template to create the Deed and Irrevocable Power of Attorney.

• Safe Work Australia reports

  Topics > Forms and publications

• WorkCover Tasmania Board Annual Report 2018 19 (PDF, 4.8 MB)

• 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

• Advisory Service

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

• Firework permits conditions

  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

• 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

• Application for pyrotechnician permit (PDF, 1.0 MB)

  Use this form to apply to WorkSafe Tasmania for a permit to hold a Type 2 and a Type 3 fireworks display.

• Safe firing distances and sensitive areas

  Sets out the safe distances that must be maintained when using fireworks.

  Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Fireworks permits

• Long service leave

  About long service leave.

  Topics > Laws and compliance

• Public holidays

  Lists current and future public holidays, including state holidays, regional holidays and more.

  Topics > Laws and compliance

• Appointment of Site Senior Officer (PDF, 162.7 KB)

  Use this form to notify WorkSafe Tasmania of the appointment of a site senior officer (in a mining industry workplace).

• Workers compensation insurance

  Aimed at employers. Explains workers compensation insurance in Tasmania.

  Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Employers

• Leadership Excellence Award

  Information about WorkSafe Awards category 10

  Topics > Services and events > WorkSafe Awards 2021

• Asbestos Compensation Commissioner Annual Report 2019 20 (PDF, 952.3 KB)

• Primary Producer Safety Rebate Scheme Application Form (PDF, 338.9 KB)

• Quad Bike Safety (PDF, 2.3 MB)

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

• Category 8: Excellence in a workplace health and wellbeing initiative

  Information about WorkSafe Awards category 8

  Topics > Services and events > WorkSafe Awards 2021

• Safe Farming Tasmania

  About the Safe Farming Tasmania program and how it can help farmers and rural employers with work health and safety.

  Topics > Services and events

• How to make a workers compensation claim

  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

• 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

• Category 2: Excellence in implementing a work health and safety solution

  Information about WorkSafe Awards Category 2

  Topics > Services and events > WorkSafe Awards 2021

• Focussing on mental health, safety and wellbeing

  About us > From our Executive Director

• Workplace Rehabilitation Providers Staff Details Sheet.docx (DOCX, 34.9 KB)

  Aimed at workplace rehabilitation providers. Use this form to update your staff details for each Tasmanian location where prescribed workplace rehabilitation services are delivered (including those consultants who reside outside Tasmania but visit this state to deliver workplace rehabilitation services under the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988).

• Mask wearing

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts > Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• Levy Amounts Return Form.DOCX (DOCX, 32.1 KB)

• Application for asbestos removal licence Class A or B (PDF, 979.5 KB)

  Use this form to apply to Worksafe Tasmania to be a licensed asbestos removalist

• Medical practitioner fees

  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

• Application Type 2 Fireworks Permit for Cracker Night 2022 (PDF, 1.4 MB)

  Use this form to apply to WorkSafe Tasmania for a permit to hold a Type 2 fireworks display in 2021.

• 2022 Conference Guidelines (PDF, 1.2 MB)

  Guidelines for 2022 Safe Bodies Safe Minds Conference

• Determination V1 as at 2 August 2013 (PDF, 60.4 KB)

  Determination made by WorkCover Tasmania Board pursuant to section 114 of the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988

• Accommodation and Food Services industry snapshot 2019

  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

• PTSD Mental Health Matters Conference

  Watch 2019 PTSD conference webinars.

  Topics > Services and events > WorkSafe Month

• Who can claim for workers compensation

  Aimed at injured workers. Explains who is entitled to make a claim for workers compensation in Tasmania

  Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Workers

• Drones

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

• Workplace Issues magazine December 2020 (PDF, 5.6 MB)

  December 2020. Includes summer safety, asbestos safety, COVID Safe control measures on farms, prosecutions and more

• WHS entry permit holders

  Explains how to apply to be a WHS entry permit holder. Lists current WHS entry permit holders.

  Topics > Licensing permits and registration

• Determination V1 as at 2 August 2013 (PDF, 60.4 KB)

  Determination made by WorkCover Tasmania Board pursuant to section 114 of the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988

• Workplace Issues magazine August 2020 (PDF, 2.5 MB)

  August 2020 Includes COVID Safe resources, mental health, near misses, positive workplace culture, managing client aggression and more.

• Accommodation and Food Services industry snapshot 2018

  Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe within the Accommodation and Food Services industry.

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2018 Industry snapshots web pages

• Do I need a fireworks permit?

  Explains when a fireworks permit is required and how to apply for a fireworks permit.

  Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Fireworks permits

• 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

• Disrupt your safety mindset

  About us > From our Executive Director

• 2020 Court summaries

  Lists court summaries of prosecutions undertaken by WorkSafe Tasmania.

  Topics > Laws and compliance > Enforcement and prosecutions > Prosecutions > Court summaries

• Previous request for tender: Marketing and communication services

  About us > About the WorkCover Tasmania Board

• 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

• Notice of Relocation or change of information of registered item of plant (PDF, 836.2 KB)

  Use this form to notify WorkSafe Tasmania if an item of plant has been disposed of, decommissioned or removed from service.

• Explosives import/export record (PDF, 906.9 KB)

  Use this form to notify WorkSafe Tasmania of explosives being imported/exported through Tasmania.

• Primary treating medical practitioners (PTMPs)

  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

• Court summaries

  Lists court summaries of prosecutions undertaken by WorkSafe Tasmania.

  Topics > Laws and compliance > Enforcement and prosecutions > Prosecutions

• Guidelines for 2022 Healthier Safer and Productive Workplaces Grants Program (PDF, 1.2 MB)

  Guidelines for 2022 Healthier Safer and Productive Workplaces Grants Program

• How to develop and manage an employer injury management policy

  Provides guidance on developing an employer injury management policy.

  Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Licensed Insurers

• Providing a financial undertaking

  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

• Injury Management Program Application Form 2022.docx (DOCX, 913.6 KB)

  Aimed at insurers. Use this form to apply to the WorkCover Tasmania Board for approval of your injury management program.

• What WorkSafe can and can't do

  Explains what WorkSafe can and can’t do in workplace bullying matters.

  Topics > Health and safety > Health and wellbeing > Wellbeing A-Z > Bullying

• About MDGuidelines

  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

• Workers compensation payments

  Aimed at injured workers. Explains workers compensation payments in Tasmania.

  Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Workers

• Asbestos removal control plan template (PDF, 196.2 KB)

  For licensed asbestos removalists. Use this form to detail and record any licensed asbestos removal work you have been commissioned to do.

• Provisional improvement notices (PIN)

  Explains provisional improvement notices (PINs) that health and safety representatives (HSRs) can issue.

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

• Asbestos in mineral kits

  Warns of the potential presence of asbestos in mineral kits; and what to do if you have these.

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts

• Common work health and safety terms

  Explains commonly used work health and safety words and terms.

  Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Starting a business with safety in mind

• Application for authorisation of an explosive (PDF, 1.0 MB)

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

• Sample wellbeing needs survey extended.doc (DOC, 76.0 KB)

  Use this sample to perform a comprehensive survey of your workers for your workplace health and wellbeing program.

• Long service leave disputes and records

  About long service leave disputes and records.

  Topics > Laws and compliance > Long service leave

• Making workers compensation payments

  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

• Self Insurer Permit Application Form.doc (DOC, 133.0 KB)

  Use this form to apply to the WorkCover Tasmania Board for a permit to self-insure.

• Application for accreditation: Shot firing course, shot firing instructor (PDF, 944.1 KB)

  Use this form to apply to WorkSafe tasmania for the accreditation of a shot-firing training course or as a shot-firing instructor.

• 2020 Industry Overview Construction (PDF, 266.1 KB)

  Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe across the Construction industry

• Workers compensation medical certificates

  Aimed at doctors. Explains how to accurately complete and order workers compensation medical certificates in Tasmania.

  Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Medical practitioners

• Application for new/renewal responsible workers under an existing SSDS permit (PDF, 1.3 MB)

  Use this form to apply to WorkSafe Tasmania for workers to be permitted to carry out restricted activities relating to security-sensitive dangerous substances. Can also be used for renewal purposes.

• Definitions in asbestos compensation

  Defines terms and words commonly used in the Tasmanian asbestos compensation scheme.

  Topics > Compensation > Asbestos compensation > Laws, reports and dispute resolution

• Licence conditions

  Aimed at licensed insurers. Provides documents that set out the licence conditions that licensed insurers must comply with.

  Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Licensed Insurers

• Application for registration of plant design (PDF, 1.2 MB)

  Use this form to register a new or altered plant design with WorkSafe Tasmania.

• Health Care and Social Assistance industry snapshot 2019

  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

• Application for shot firing permit (PDF, 2.6 MB)

  Use this form to apply to WorkSafe Tasmania for new shot-firing permit, to renew a permit, to vary a permit, or have an interstate authority recognised.

• Mining industry snapshot 2019

  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

• Tractors

  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

• Sample form Contractor safety management.doc (DOC, 37.5 KB)

  Use this sample to help you manage contractors in your workplace.

• Managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica from engineered stone in the workplace

  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

• WorkCover Information Management System (WIMS)

  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

• License to insure application form.doc (DOC, 138.5 KB)

  For insurance companies that wish to provide workers compensation insurance policies to employers in Tasmania. Use this form to apply to the Board for a licence to do so.

• Appointment of Mine Operator (PDF, 822.6 KB)

  Use this form to notify WorkSafe Tasmania of the appointment of a mine operator.

• Licence to perform high risk work (PDF, 343.6 KB)

  Use this form to apply to WorkSafe Tasmania for a high risk work licence in Tasmania

• Application for an asbestos assessor licence (PDF, 1.0 MB)

  Use this form to apply to Worksafe Tasmania to be a licensed asbestos assessor

• Long service leave for mining employees

  About long service leave for mining employees.

  Topics > Laws and compliance > Long service leave

• Statewide snapshot 2018

  Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe for the whole state.

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2018 Industry snapshots web pages

• Application for low scale restricted activity (PDF, 259.4 KB)

  Use this form to apply to WorkSafe Tasmania to be exempted from holding a security-sensitive dangerous substances permit for low-scale restricted activity. For analytical, educational and research use.

• Permit conditions

  Aimed at self insurers. Provides documents that set out the permit conditions that self insurers must comply with.

  Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Self-insurers

• Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services industry snapshot 2018

  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 > 2018 Industry snapshots web pages

• Construction snapshot 2020

  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

• Notification of a manifest quantity workplace (PDF, 1.9 MB)

  Use this form to notify WorkSafe Tasmania of changes at manifest quantity workplaces, including change to PCBU, change in quantity of hazardous chemicals stored, or change to risk levels.

• Using MDGuidelines

  Explains the process for applying to access to MDGuidelines.

  Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > MDGuidelines

• 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

• Theatrical fireworks permit application (PDF, 902.9 KB)

  Use this form to apply to WorkSafe Tasmania for a permit to hold a theatrical fireworks display (use of theatrical fireworks is restricted to pyrotechnicians).

• Workers compensation scheme monitoring report

  Examines key measures of the Tasmanian workers compensation scheme experience, relative to the prior year and other factors.

  Topics > Forms and publications > Statistics

• Silica safe

  Explains the health and safety risks of silica dust and how to manage them. WorkSafe's new Silica Dust Awareness Campaign 2019.

• Application for registration of plant (PDF, 768.1 KB)

  Use this form to register an item of plant with WorkSafe Tasmania.

• Audit process and audit tool

  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

• Application for a dangerous goods driver licence (PDF, 977.3 KB)

  Use this form to apply for a dangerous good driver licence (licence for the driver).

• Application for accreditation as an assessor of high risk work licences (PDF, 1.0 MB)

  Use this form to apply to WorkSafe Tasmania to be a high risk work assessor.

• List of accredited workplace rehabilitation providers

  Lists the organisation that have been accredited as workplace rehabilitation providers in Tasmania by the WorkCover Tasmania Board.

  Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Workplace rehabilitation providers (WRPs)

• Statewide snapshot 2019

  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

• Questionnaire/medical for examination for a dangerous goods licence (PDF, 3.9 MB)

  Use this form when getting your doctor to assess your medical fitness when applying for a dangerous goods driver licence.

• Application for dangerous goods vehicle licence (PDF, 1.7 MB)

  Use this form to apply for a dangerous good vehicle licence (licence for the vehicle).

• Plant design registration

  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

• Public Administration and Safety 2020

  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

• What to do with a workers compensation claim

  Aimed at employers. Explains the workers compensation process in Tasmania.

  Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Employers

• WHS Entry Permit Application (PDF, 959.9 KB)

  Use this form to apply for a WHS entry permit

• What are codes of practice

  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

• High risk licences issued interstate

  Explains how to apply to WorkSafe Tasmania to transfer an interstate high risk work licence.

  Topics > Licensing permits and registration > High risk licensing

• Inspectors and Inspections

  Explains what WorkSafe Tasmania inspectors do and the powers they have.

  Topics > Laws and compliance > Inspectors

• Asbestos safety in bushfire affected areas

  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

• Construction industry snapshot 2019

  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

• Return to work co ordinators (RTWCs)

  Explains the role of the return to work co-ordinator (RTWC); training, outsourcing, appointing RTWCs and more.

  Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation

• Enforceable undertakings

  Lists enforceable undertakings accepted by WorkSafe Tasmania.

  Topics > Laws and compliance > Enforcement and prosecutions

• 202 Industry Overview 2020 Public Admin and Safety (PDF, 276.9 KB)

  Provides performance data, trends and areas of focus for WorkSafe across the Public Administration and Safety industry

• Statewide snapshot 2020

  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