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• Public holidays

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

  Topics > Laws and compliance

• Tasmanian Industry Overview Statewide (PDF, 3.1 MB)

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

• Public Administration and Safety industry snapshot 2019

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

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2019 Industry snapshots web pages

• Public Administration and Safety snapshot 2024

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2024 Industry snapshots web pages

• Public Administration and Safety snapshot 2022

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2023 Industry snapshots web pages

• Healthcare and social assistance industry (PDF, 1.2 MB)

• 2020 Industry Overview Statewide (PDF, 3.9 MB)

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

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

• WorkCover Tasmania Board Annual Report 2021 22 (PDF, 5.8 MB)

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

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

• model Code of Practice Construction Work (PDF, 1.5 MB)

• WorkCover Board Tasmania Annual Report 2024 25 (PDF, 10.6 MB)

• Code of Practice Sexual and gender based harassment 19 June 2024 (PDF, 608.3 KB)

• WorkCover Tasmania Board Annual Report 2023 24 (PDF, 6.6 MB)

• model code of practice construction work nov24.docx (DOCX, 454.1 KB)

• After a workplace death (PDF, 1.7 MB)

  Aimed at the family, friends and work colleagues of someone who has died in a workplace incident. Explains the different government agencies and legal processes involved in investigating how and why a worker has died; some of the practical decisions you’ll need to make; and where you can find help with these matters.

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

• Code of Practice Sexual and gender based harassment 19 June 2024.docx (DOCX, 534.2 KB)

• model Code of Practice Managing the risk of fatigue at work January 2026 (PDF, 1.2 MB)

  Provides practical guidance on how to manage fatigue in the workplace

• Industry Snapshots Statewide Analysis 2023 (PDF, 1.3 MB)

• model Code of Practice Managing the work environment and facilities (PDF, 394.2 KB)

• model code of practice managing the work environment and facilities nov24.docx (DOCX, 162.8 KB)

• Managing the risks of biological hazards at work.pdf (PDF, 1.2 MB)

• modelcop managing risks biological hazards mar2026.docx (DOCX, 1.1 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.

• Public Administration and Safety

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

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry

• 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

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

• model code of practice for the healthcare and social assistance industry.docx (DOCX, 1.2 MB)

• Licensed Insurer Audit Process and Audit Tool 1 Jan 2021.docx (DOCX, 321.7 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.

• Public Administration and Safety industry snapshot

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

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Industry snapshots

• 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

• Managing the Risks of Respirable Crystalline Silica from Engineered Stone in the Workplace (PDF, 1.4 MB)

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

• Asbestos Compensation Commissioner Annual Report 2023 24 (PDF, 1.1 MB)

• 22519 Gazette 24 September 2025 (PDF, 822.8 KB)

• Asbestos Compensation Commissioner Annual Report 2024 25 (PDF, 1.1 MB)

• Public administration and safety industry poster (PDF, 224.9 KB)

• 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

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

• Public Administration and Safety snapshot 2021

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

• Asbestos Compensation Commissioner Annual Report 2021 22 (PDF, 919.9 KB)

• Public Administration and Safety snapshot 2022

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > 2022 Industry snapshots web pages

• Asbestos Compensation Commissioner Annual Report 2022 23 (PDF, 1.0 MB)

• Public Administration and Safety Snapshot 2022 (PDF, 197.0 KB)

• Public Administration and Safety 2023 (PDF, 128.6 KB)

• Safety publications

  Worksafe's safety guides

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety forms and guides

• 2019 industry poster Public Administration and Safety (PDF, 157.3 KB)

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

• Licence Conditions 2021 (PDF, 648.4 KB)

  Aimed at licensed insurers. Outlines the licence conditions imposed on licensed insurers by the WorkCover Tasmania Board.

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

• model code of practice safe design of structures nov24.docx (DOCX, 398.6 KB)

• model Code of Practice Safe design of structures (PDF, 456.4 KB)

• 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

• 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.

• Self Insurer Audit Tool 1 January 2021.docx (DOCX, 316.6 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.

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

• WRP Application for Accreditation Form Feb 2024 (PDF, 307.2 KB)

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

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

• Feedback form

  Topics > Forms and publications > Contact us forms

• 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

• Prosecution guidelines

  Explains how work health and safety prosecutions are conducted by WorkSafe Tasmania. Includes sentencing options, prosecutions decisions, requests for prosecutions, and more.

  Topics > Laws and compliance > Enforcement and prosecutions > Prosecutions

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

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

• 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.

• 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.

• WHS Management Plan 2024 sample for the construction industry.docx (DOCX, 246.2 KB)

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

• Enforcing the laws

  Lists enforcement options including notices, fines, prosecutions and WHS undertakings.

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

• Q fever

  Warns of the health and safety risks of exposure to Q fever; and the control measures to be considered.

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts

• Requesting other information

  Explains the Right to Information Act.

  Topics > Forms and publications > Requesting information

• New WRP Accreditation Framework in Tasmania

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

• WRP Annual Monitoring and Compliance Report (self assessment) July2024 (PDF, 412.7 KB)

• WRP Annual Submission Report (PDF, 412.5 KB)

• model Code of Practice Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work (PDF, 2.9 MB)

• model code of practice managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work nov24.docx (DOCX, 1.7 MB)

• model Code of Practice How to manage work health and safety risks (PDF, 781.4 KB)

• model code of practice how to manage work health and safety risks nov24.docx (DOCX, 470.5 KB)

• model Code of Practice Confined Spaces (PDF, 2.1 MB)

• Suggested premium rates 2026 27 Full Report (PDF, 1.4 MB)

• Minds Matter Framework 2026 (PDF, 37.7 MB)

• Classes of high risk work

  Lists the classes of high risk work licences.

  Topics > Licensing permits and registration > High risk licensing

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Application for Security sensitive Dangerous Substances permit (PDF, 544.2 KB)

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

• Comparative performance reporting

  Provides trend analysis on the work health and safety and workers compensation schemes operating in Australia and New Zealand.

  Topics > Forms and publications > Statistics

• Your guide to managing safety in housing and construction (PDF, 1.4 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.

• Return to work survey

  Measures the return to work outcomes of injured workers receiving workers compensation; and factors that may influence a worker's return to work.

  Topics > Forms and publications > Statistics

• Current and previous Workplace Issues magazines

  See current and previous issues of Workplace Issues magazine, and subscribe for free to the magazine.

  Topics > Forms and publications > Workplace Issues magazine

• Mobile phones

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

• Safety post COVID

  About us > From our Executive Director

• Accreditation Requirements for WRPs in Tasmania (PDF, 587.5 KB)

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

• Flyrock from blasting

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts

• Workplace Issues magazine Summer 2025 (PDF, 1.2 MB)

• model code of practice confined spaces nov24.docx (DOCX, 1.2 MB)

• model code of practice managing the risks of plant in the workplace nov24.docx (DOCX, 2.3 MB)

• model Code of Practice Managing the risks of plant in the workplace (PDF, 5.0 MB)

• model Code of Practice Managing the risk of fatigue at work January 2026.docx (DOCX, 1.0 MB)

  Provides practical guidance on how to manage fatigue in the workplace

• Industry Snapshot Statewide Brochure 2024 (PDF, 319.8 KB)

• Ask a general question form

  Ask about workplace health and safety, workers compensation, or the relevant laws

  Topics > Forms and publications > Contact us forms

• Change your address

  Update your contact details for your high risk work licence, white card and more

  Topics > Forms and publications > Contact us forms

• Request an advisor visit

  Request a free and confidential visit from one of our Advisors to help you manage your workplace safety

  Topics > Forms and publications > Contact us forms

• Requesting information about the status of a WorkSafe incident investigation

  Request information (RTI) about a WorkSafe investigation

  Topics > Forms and publications > Requesting information > Requesting information about the status of a WorkSafe incident investigation

• Requesting information about a dangerous goods storage location

  Request information (RTI) about a dangerous good storage location

  Topics > Forms and publications > Requesting information

• Hazardous Manual Tasks Code of Practice Dec 2018 (PDF, 1.8 MB)

  Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks of musculoskeletal disorders arising from hazardous manual tasks.

• model cop hazardous manual tasks.docx (DOCX, 1.4 MB)

  Provides practical guidance on how to manage risks of musculoskeletal disorders arising from hazardous manual tasks.

• Long service leave

  About long service leave.

  Topics > Laws and compliance

• SWP Tractor AS558.docx (DOCX, 148.4 KB)

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

• 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

• Guide to workers rehabilitation and compensation: For claims on or after 1 July 2010 (PDF, 615.3 KB)

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

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

• Domestic and family violence

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

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

• Workplace Issues magazine

  See current and previous issues of Workplace Issues magazine, and subscribe for free to the magazine.

  Topics > Forms and publications

• Inspectors and Inspections

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

  Topics > Laws and compliance > Inspectors

• Application for a dangerous goods driver licence (PDF, 1.6 MB)

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

• Request your own workers compensation claims history

  Topics > Forms and publications > Requesting information > Requesting information about a workers compensation claim

• Request workers compensation claims information on behalf of someone else

  Topics > Forms and publications > Requesting information > Requesting information about a workers compensation claim > Requesting workers compensation claims information on behalf of someone else

• 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

• Coronavirus (COVID 19)

  Information about COVID-19 coronavirus.

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts

• 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

• Requesting information

  Covers options for requesting information from WorkSafe Tasmania under the Right to Information Act.

  Topics > Forms and publications

• 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

• Requesting workers compensation claims information on behalf of someone else

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

  Topics > Forms and publications > Requesting information > Requesting information about a workers compensation claim

• Requesting information about the status of a WorkSafe incident investigation

  Topics > Forms and publications > Requesting information

• Request information about the status of a WorkSafe incident investigation on behalf of someone else

  Topics > Forms and publications > Requesting information > Requesting information about the status of a WorkSafe incident investigation

• WorkCover Tasmania Scheme Review to 30 June 2025 excl appendices (PDF, 1.6 MB)

  This report has appendices which may not be accessible

• WHS Entry Permit Application (PDF, 959.9 KB)

  Use this form to apply for a WHS entry permit

• WHS undertakings

  Lists enforceable undertakings accepted by WorkSafe Tasmania.

  Topics > Laws and compliance > Enforcement and prosecutions

• Safe Work Australia reports

  Topics > Forms and publications

• 2021 Court summaries

  Lists court summaries of prosecutions undertaken by WorkSafe Tasmania.

  Topics > Laws and compliance > Enforcement and prosecutions > Prosecutions > Summaries of prosecutions

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

• Health Care and Social Assistance Snapshot 2021 (PDF, 226.9 KB)

• Retail Trade Snapshot 2021 (PDF, 230.5 KB)

• Explosives Regulations 2022

  Read about the new Explosives Regulations 2022.

  Topics > Laws and compliance > Acts and Regulations

• Security fencing: Making construction sites secure against unauthorised access

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety by industry > Construction

• Media enquiries

  Topics > Forms and publications > Contact us forms

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

• HWCA Principles of Practice for Workplace Rehabilitation Providers 2019 (PDF, 286.3 KB)

• Statewide Snapshot A3 Poster 2022 (PDF, 398.7 KB)

• Provide feedback on the Workers Compensation Claim Form

  Topics > Forms and publications > Compensation forms

• Provide feedback on the Workers Compensation Certificate of Capacity

  Topics > Forms and publications > Compensation forms

• Provide feedback on the Dependants of Deceased Workers Claim Form

  Topics > Forms and publications > Compensation forms

• Information for Medical Practices: New Workers Compensation Certificate of Capacity (PDF, 105.0 KB)

• Minds Matter Toolkit Step 1 Psychosocial Hazards Survey (PDF, 4.2 MB)

• Workers compensation handbook: The basics (PDF, 295.3 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.

• 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

• 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

• Traffic controller incident

  Outlines safety precautions to take following an incident where a traffic controller was struck by a vehicle.

  Topics > Health and safety > Safety alerts

• 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

• Exemptions under the Work Health and Safety Regulations

  Lists exemptions under the Work Health and Safety Regulations and who may apply.

  Topics > Laws and compliance > Acts and Regulations

• Common mistakes in WHS found by inspectors

  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

• 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

• Older workers

  De-bunks myths around older workers and safety, and how these negatively impact on workers and business. Explains how to foster positive attitudes and create a safer workplace for all your workers.

  Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Managing people in your workplace

• 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

• 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

• Build a positive safety culture

  Introduces the benefits of a positive safety culture, and how to create it in your workplace.

  Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Getting your safety systems right

• 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

• Inducting new workers

  Explains why and how to hold an induction for new workers.

  Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Getting your safety systems right

• 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

• Construction sample Demolition work notification.docx (DOCX, 53.1 KB)

  Aimed at the construction industry. Use this form to notify WorkSafe Tasmania of demolition work before it commences.

• Training and supervising your workforce

  Explains why and how to provide safety training, information, and supervision to workers.

  Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Getting your safety systems right

• 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

• Why and how to investigate an incident

  Explains how to conduct your own investigation into workplace incidents.

  Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Getting your safety systems right

• 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

• 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)

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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)

• HSR for multiple businesses at a workplace

  Explains health and safety representatives (HSRs) for multiple business or undertakings.

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

• Electing HSRs

  Explains how to hold an election for health and safety representatives (HSRs).

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

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

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

• 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)

• Quad bikes

  The health and safety risks associated with quad bikes and how to manage them.

• Ceasing unsafe work

  Explains when and why a worker can cease unsafe work.

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

• How PCBUs must support HSRs

  Explains what a PCBU must do to support a health and safety representative (HSR).

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

• HSR Training

  Explain the training that health and safety representatives (HSRs) are entitled to so they have the skills/knowledge needed to perform their role effectively

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

• Resolving issues

  Explains how health and safety representatives (HSRs) can resolve issues. Includes procedures and who else can be involved in the process.

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

• Health and safety committees

  Explains the purpose and benefits of having a health and safety committee, how to establish one, and how it should run.

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

• Seven steps to creating a wellbeing program

  Lists seven steps to follow to create your own workplace wellbeing program.

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

• 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

• 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

• Application for accreditation: Shot firing course, shot firing instructor (PDF, 1003.4 KB)

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

• The benefits of returning to work (PDF, 186.6 KB)

  Aimed at everyone involved in the injury management process. Explains why returning to work is so important and what everyone can do to help injured workers return to work.

• Application for an asbestos assessor licence (PDF, 1.8 MB)

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

• Injury management: Making it work (PDF, 165.3 KB)

  Explains injury management; and the importance of valuing workers' health, starting return to work as soon as possible, taking a collaborative approach, providing support and meaningful work and more.

• Notification of a manifest quantity workplace (PDF, 1.6 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, 948.4 KB)

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

• Explosives import/export record (PDF, 848.2 KB)

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

• Theatrical fireworks permit application (PDF, 1.5 MB)

  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).

• Application for shot firing permit (PDF, 1.9 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.

• Application for low scale restricted activity (PDF, 1.7 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.

• Ongoing obligations for accredited WRPs

  Outlines the ongoing requirements for accredited workplace rehabilitation providers, including annual self-evaluations, determining conformance, and more.

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

• Find an accredited medical practitioner

  Lists medical practitioners accredited by the WorkCover Tasmania Board to assess permanent impairment.

  Topics > Compensation > Workers compensation > Medical practitioners

• Labour hire workers

  Covers how PCBUs should work with labour hire agencies and manage labour hire workers; and what labour hire agencies should do for health and safety

  Topics > Health and safety > Managing safety > Managing people in your workplace

• Advisory Service

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