Your search for 'asbestos' returned 86 results
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Asbestos removal licensing Explains when an asbestos licence is required for asbestos removal, the types of asbestos licences, and how to get an asbestos licence
Topics > Licensing permits and registration > Asbestos licensing
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Asbestos safety The health and safety risks of asbestos and how to manage them. Aimed at DIY home renovators and tradespeople/workplaces.
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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
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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
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Asbestos claims for workers Aimed at workers. Details the step by step process that workers must follow to make a claim for asbestos compensation in Tasmania.
Topics > Compensation > Asbestos compensation > Applicants
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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
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Asbestos claims for family members Aimed at family members of a deceased worker. Details the step by step process to follow to make a claim for asbestos compensation in Tasmania.
Topics > Compensation > Asbestos compensation > Applicants
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Asbestos Compensation Scheme Explains Tasmania’s asbestos compensation scheme and who can make a claim.
Topics > Compensation > Asbestos compensation > Applicants
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Medical panel guidance and forms Aimed at medical specialists who sit on medical panels in the asbestos compensation scheme.
Topics > Compensation > Asbestos compensation > Medical practitioners
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Medical practitioner guidance and forms Aimed at medical practitioners who are involved with Tasmania’s asbestos compensation scheme and/or are treating a person with asbestos-related disease.
Topics > Compensation > Asbestos compensation > Medical practitioners
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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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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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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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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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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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Getting a residential asbestos survey (PDF, 354.7 KB) Aimed at home owners and renovators. Explains the importance of getting an asbestos survey before starting any renovation or building work.
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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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Asbestos Fact vs Myth (PDF, 244.3 KB) Debunks myths surrounding asbestos, and presents facts.
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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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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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Guide to Asbestos Compensation in Tasmania (PDF, 589.4 KB) Explains the asbestos compensation scheme and laws in Tasmania, who is entitled to compensation, making a claim, benefits, disputes and more.
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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.
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Asbestos compensation disputes Explains what to do in asbestos compensation disputes and referral to the Asbestos Compensation Tribunal.
Topics > Compensation > Asbestos compensation > Laws, reports and dispute resolution
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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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Be Asbestos Aware 2020 (PDF, 597.7 KB) Supporting national Asbestos Awareness week 2020. Explains where asbestos can be found in residential homes and the dangers of exposure to tradies and DIY home renovators.
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Application for an asbestos assessor licence (PDF, 717.4 KB) Use this form to apply to Worksafe Tasmania to be a licensed asbestos assessor
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Attendance at medical appointments (PDF, 232.1 KB) For asbestos compensation. Explains the rights and obligations for people requested to attend a medical examination.
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Application for asbestos removal licence Class A or B (PDF, 808.7 KB) Use this form to apply to Worksafe Tasmania to be a licensed asbestos removalist
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Form 7: Notice of receipt of compensation under other legislation (PDF, 306.7 KB) For asbestos compensation. Use this form to notify the Asbestos Compensation Commissioner if you have applied for asbestos compensation, but receive compensation under another scheme.
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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.
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Notification of the commencement of asbestos removal work.docx (DOCX, 62.1 KB) Use this form to notify WorkSafe Tasmania of the commencement of the removal of asbestos.
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How to Safely Remove Asbestos Code of Practice Oct 2018 (PDF, 3.0 MB) Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks associated with asbestos removal.
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Form 4: Request to change bank account and/or personal details (PDF, 218.0 KB) For asbestos compensation. Use this form to change your bank account or other personal details lodged with the Asbestos Compensation Commissioner
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Code of Practice How to safely remove asbestos.docx (DOCX, 2.6 MB) Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks associated with asbestos removal.
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Form 8: Notice of common law action (PDF, 374.6 KB) For asbestos compensation. Use this form to notify the Asbestos Compensation Commissioner of any common law damages you receive.
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Form 13: Medical panel proforma: chair of panel (worker) (PDF, 310.0 KB) For asbestos compensation. For use by the chair of a medical panel for worker details.
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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
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Form 10: Medical panel proforma: panel member (worker) (PDF, 305.8 KB) For asbestos compensation. For use by members of a medical panel for worker details.
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Form 3: Medical services claim form (PDF, 614.9 KB) For asbestos compensation. Use this form to claim for the cost of medical treatment you have received.
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Licensing fees Current fees for WorkSafe Tasmania licences and permits.
Topics > Licensing permits and registration
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Form 5: Extension of time to lodge application (PDF, 311.4 KB) For asbestos compensation. Use this form to apply to extend the time you have to lodge an application for compensation.
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Asbestos compensation forms and guides Topics > Compensation > Asbestos compensation
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2019 WorkSafe Month Webinars Watch 2019 WorkSafe Month webinars.
Topics > Health and safety > Events > WorkSafe Month
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Asbestos Compensation Commissioner Annual Report 2019 20 (PDF, 952.3 KB) -
Form 12: Medical panel proforma: panel member (medical and other expenses) (PDF, 239.6 KB) For asbestos compensation. For use by members of a medical panel for medical and other expenses details.
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Form 14: Medical panel proforma: chair of panel (member of the family) (PDF, 311.4 KB) For asbestos compensation. For use by the chair of a medical panel for family member details.
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Form 6: Funeral benefit claim form (PDF, 354.3 KB) For asbestos compensation. Use this form to apply for funeral benefits.
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Form 15: Medical panel proforma: chair of panel (medical and other expenses) (PDF, 239.8 KB) For asbestos compensation. For use by the chair of a medical panel for medical and other expenses details.
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Form 16: Medical panel tax invoice (PDF, 238.4 KB) For asbestos compensation. To be used by medical panel members.
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Form 11: Medical panel proforma: panel member (member of the family) (PDF, 307.7 KB) For asbestos compensation. For use by members of a medical panel for family member details.
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Member of family of deceased worker application process (PDF, 200.9 KB) Shows the process for applying for asbestos compensation by a family member of a deceased person in flow chart form.
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Worker application process (Flow chart) (PDF, 288.0 KB) Shows the process for applying for asbestos compensation in flow chart form.
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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 advice > Better Work Tasmania
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Asbestos Compensation Commissioner Annual Report 2018 19 (PDF, 1.6 MB) -
Asbestos Compensation Commissioner Annual Report 2013 14 (PDF, 542.7 KB) -
Asbestos Compensation Commissioner Annual Report 2017 18 (PDF, 1.2 MB) -
Asbestos Compensation Commissioner Annual Report 2016 17 (PDF, 781.3 KB) -
Asbestos Compensation Commissioner Annual Report 2015 16 (PDF, 2.6 MB) -
Asbestos Compensation Commissioner Annual Report 2014 15 (PDF, 981.4 KB) -
Asbestos safety guides Worksafe's safety guides
Topics > Health and safety > Safety forms and guides
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Roles, functions and powers of HSRs Explains the role, power and functions of health and safety representatives (HSRs).
Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
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Workplace Issues magazine January 2020 (PDF, 3.3 MB) Includes the quad bike and silica campaigns, asbestos safety, summer safety, epilepsy-smart workplaces and more.
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Medical panel process (Flow chart) (PDF, 286.4 KB) Shows the process for a medical panel in flow chart form.
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Construction Construction industry hazards, injuries, resources and solutions
Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry
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Acts and Regulations The laws that WorkSafe Tasmania administers.
Topics > Laws and compliance
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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
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WHS & Wellbeing solutions WHS solutions and stories from businesses and workers, on how they solved work health, safety and wellbeing challenges
Topics > Services and advice > Better Work Tasmania
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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
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Bullying resources Worksafe's safety guides
Topics > Health and safety > Safety forms and guides
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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
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Bushfires The health and safety risks that may be present when returning to bushfire-affected areas and how to manage them.
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > B
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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
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Corporate publications Find annual reports for WorkSafe, the WorkCover Tasmania Board and the Asbestos Compensation Commissioner; our current Strategic Plan; and past corporate reports.
Topics > Forms and publications
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About the WorkCover Tasmania Board About the WorkCover Tasmania Board, and its current members
About us
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Airborne contaminants The health and safety risks of airborne contaminants and how to manage them
Topics > Health and safety > Hazards and solutions A-Z > Hazards and solutions A-Z pages > A
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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