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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

• 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

• Create your COVID 19 Safety Plan

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

• Coronavirus (COVID 19)

  Information about COVID-19 coronavirus.

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts

• Online IMC registration form

  For injury management co-ordinators. Use this online form to register with WorkCover Tasmania.

  Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation

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

• COVID Safety Plan Template August 2022 v3 (PDF, 332.7 KB)

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

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

  Suggested workers compensation insurance premium rates for 2022-23.

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

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

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

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

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

• 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.

• 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)

• 2020 WorkSafe Month Webinars

  Watch 2020 WorkSafe Month webinars.

  Topics > Services and events > WorkSafe Month

• Tasmanian Industry Overview Statewide poster 2021 (PDF, 4.1 MB)

• 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.

• 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

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

• 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

• Improvement notices

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

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

• Prohibition notices

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

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

• 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)

• 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

• Other employer responsibilities

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 archived pages > COVID-19 Safe Workplaces Framework

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

• 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.

• Herbicide

  About historical herbicide exposure

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

• 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.

• Acts and Regulations

  The laws that WorkSafe Tasmania administers.

  Topics > Laws and compliance

• 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 archived pages > COVID-19 Safe Workplaces Framework

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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

• WorkSafe Month Program of Events 2022 (PDF, 10.6 MB)

• Advisory Service

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

• Asbestos safety

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

• Appointment of Site Senior Officer (PDF, 239.7 KB)

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

• How to comply

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

• 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

• Safe Work Australia reports

  Topics > Forms and publications

• Working from home

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

• WorkSafe Month

  Information about WorkSafe Month and WorkSafe Awards.

  Topics > Services and events

• 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.

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

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

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

• 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.

• Current WorkCover Board members

  About us > About the WorkCover Tasmania Board

• Notice of right to make workers compensation claim (PDF, 155.6 KB)

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

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

• Public holidays

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

  Topics > Laws and compliance

• 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

• Workers compensation insurance

  Aimed at employers. Explains workers compensation insurance in Tasmania.

  Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Employers

• 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

• Your guide to managing safety in housing and construction (PDF, 2.7 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.

• 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.

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

• Public Administration and Safety Snapshot 2021 (PDF, 530.3 KB)

• 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

• 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

• WorkCover Board committees and panels

  About us > About the WorkCover Tasmania Board

• Work Health and Safety Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination Code of Practice July 2022.docx (DOCX, 134.6 KB)

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Drones

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

• Disrupt your safety mindset

  About us > From our Executive Director

• 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

• Focussing on mental health, safety and wellbeing

  About us > From our Executive Director

• PTSD Mental Health Matters Conference

  Watch 2019 PTSD conference webinars.

  Topics > Services and events > WorkSafe Month

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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).

• 2022 Conference Guidelines (PDF, 1.2 MB)

  Guidelines for 2022 Safe Bodies Safe Minds Conference

• Application for asbestos removal licence Class A or B (PDF, 976.7 KB)

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

• Public Administration and Safety snapshot 2021

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages

• 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)

• 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

• 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

• Long service leave disputes and records

  About long service leave disputes and records.

  Topics > Laws and compliance > Long service leave

• 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 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.

• Application for registration of plant (PDF, 1.0 MB)

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

• Long service leave for mining employees

  About long service leave for mining employees.

  Topics > Laws and compliance > Long service leave

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

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

• Application for low scale restricted activity (PDF, 1.5 MB)

  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.

• 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

• 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 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.

• 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.

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

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

• Explosives import/export record (PDF, 904.3 KB)

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

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

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Application for accreditation as an assessor of high risk work licences (PDF, 4.2 MB)

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

• 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

• Appointment of Mine Operator (PDF, 198.1 KB)

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• MDGuidelines Online Application Form

  Use this online application form to apply for access to MDGuidelines.

  Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > MDGuidelines

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Application for new/renewal responsible workers under an existing SSDS permit (PDF, 1.0 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.

• Notice of Relocation or change of information of registered item of plant (PDF, 836.0 KB)

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

• 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).

• Licence to perform high risk work (PDF, 1.0 MB)

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

• Application for shot firing permit (PDF, 2.8 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.

• Inspectors and Inspections

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

  Topics > Laws and compliance > Inspectors

• Questionnaire/medical for examination for a dangerous goods licence (PDF, 2.5 MB)

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

• Court summaries

  Lists court summaries of prosecutions undertaken by WorkSafe Tasmania.

  Topics > Laws and compliance > Enforcement and prosecutions > Prosecutions

• Application for a dangerous goods driver licence (PDF, 978.7 KB)

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

• 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

• Appointment of Site Senior Officer Small for scale mine quarry operators only (PDF, 295.4 KB)

• 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

• WorkCover Board initiatives

  About us > About the WorkCover Tasmania Board

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 2020 Industry Overview Construction (PDF, 266.1 KB)

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

• Other Services Postcard 2021 (PDF, 36.8 KB)

• Administrative and Support Services Postcard 2021 (PDF, 32.9 KB)

• Requesting other information

  Explains the Right to Information Act.

  Topics > Forms and publications > Requesting information

• Transport, Postal and Warehousing Snapshot 2021 (PDF, 519.7 KB)

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Manufacturing Snapshot 2021 (PDF, 531.0 KB)

• 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

• What to do with a workers compensation claim

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

  Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Employers

• 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

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

  Guidelines for 2022 Healthier Safer and Productive Workplaces Grants Program

• Enforceable undertakings

  Lists enforceable undertakings accepted by WorkSafe Tasmania.

  Topics > Laws and compliance > Enforcement and prosecutions

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

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

• 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

• Requesting information about a workers compensation claim

  Explains the options for requesting information from WorkSafe Tasmania for workers compensation claims

  Topics > Forms and publications > Requesting information

• Using MDGuidelines

  Explains the process for applying to access to MDGuidelines.

  Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > MDGuidelines

• Application for accreditation: Shot firing course, shot firing instructor (PDF, 936.3 KB)

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

• Workers compensation payments

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

  Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Workers

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Manufacturing snapshot 2021

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages

• 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

• Transport, Postal and Warehousing snapshot 2021

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages

• Administrative and Support Services snapshot 2021

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages

• Statewide snapshot 2021

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages

• WHS Entry Permit Application (PDF, 959.9 KB)

  Use this form to apply for a WHS entry permit

• Other Services

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages

• 2020 Court summaries

  Lists court summaries of prosecutions undertaken by WorkSafe Tasmania.

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

• Retail snapshot 2021

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2021 Industry snapshots web pages

• Previous request for tender: Marketing and communication services

  About us > About the WorkCover Tasmania Board > WorkCover Board initiatives

• 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.

• Theatrical fireworks permit application (PDF, 903.5 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).