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  • 01: Good health is good for business Section 1 (PDF, 521.2 KB)
  • 02: Linking health, safety and wellbeing Section 2 (PDF, 350.1 KB)
  • 03: Why invest in health and wellbeing? Section 3 (PDF, 452.1 KB)
  • 04: Establishing a workplace health and wellbeing working group (PDF, 386.1 KB)
  • 04: Implementing your workplace health and wellbeing program Section 4 (PDF, 762.4 KB)
  • 05: Getting others involved Section 5 (PDF, 576.9 KB)
  • 05: Men's health in the workplace (PDF, 313.8 KB)
  • 06: Turning ideas into actions Section 6 (PDF, 2.0 MB)
  • 06A: Food safety in the workplace (PDF, 510.3 KB)
  • 06A: Healthy eating (PDF, 581.5 KB)
  • 06A: Healthy work environments (PDF, 414.9 KB)
  • 06A: Healthy workplace nutrition guidelines (PDF, 1.0 MB)
  • 06B: Benefits of physical activity (PDF, 240.5 KB)
  • 06B: Physical activity (PDF, 1.1 MB)
  • 06B: Physical activity and employee safety (PDF, 370.6 KB)
  • 06C: Sedentary behaviour (PDF, 606.5 KB)
  • 06C: Sit-stand adjustable workstations (PDF, 113.7 KB)
  • 06C: To sit or stand? That is the question (PDF, 358.6 KB)
  • 06D: Depression and the workplace - information for employers (PDF, 415.3 KB)
  • 06D: Fatigue management (PDF, 434.3 KB)
  • 06D: Helping employees successfully return to work: Guidelines for organisations (PDF, 1.3 MB)
  • 06D: Social and emotional wellbeing (PDF, 557.3 KB)
  • 06E: Health effects of smoking (PDF, 352.6 KB)
  • 06E: Smoking (PDF, 911.2 KB)
  • 06E: Smoking cessation support (PDF, 621.3 KB)
  • 06E: Smoking-related legislative requirements (PDF, 433.0 KB)
  • 06E: Subsidising smoking cessation products (PDF, 351.5 KB)
  • 06F: Alcohol and other drugs (PDF, 527.6 KB)
  • 06F: The effect of alcohol and drug use in the workplace (PDF, 362.0 KB)
  • 07: What's everyone else doing? Section 7 (PDF, 702.3 KB)
  • 08: Frequently asked questions Section 8 (PDF, 768.6 KB)
  • 2014 Audit of the Mine Safety Unit (PDF, 870.7 KB)
  • 2016-17 Audit of OCIM (PDF, 1.1 MB)
  • A healthy workplace begins with healthy advice (PDF, 809.7 KB)
  • A simple guide to evaluation (PDF, 440.6 KB)
  • About return to work and injury management plans IS014 (PDF, 217.8 KB)
  • Abrasive Blasting COP Dec 2018 (PDF, 1.4 MB)
  • Absolute Beauty case study (PDF, 384.6 KB)
  • After a workplace death GB376 (PDF, 378.6 KB)
  • Asbestos Cold Hard Fact 1 (PDF, 1.3 MB)
  • Asbestos Cold Hard Fact 2 (PDF, 1.3 MB)
  • Asbestos Cold Hard Fact 3 (PDF, 1.4 MB)
  • Asbestos Cold Hard Fact 4 (PDF, 1.4 MB)
  • Asbestos Cold Hard Fact 5 (PDF, 1.3 MB)
  • Asbestos Cold Hard Fact 6 (PDF, 1.3 MB)
  • Asbestos Cold Hard Facts Intro (PDF, 8.5 MB)
  • Asbestos Compensation Commissioner Annual Report 2013-14 (PDF, 542.7 KB)
  • Asbestos Compensation Commissioner Annual Report 2014-15 (PDF, 981.4 KB)
  • Asbestos Compensation Commissioner Annual Report 2015-16 (PDF, 2.6 MB)
  • Asbestos Compensation Commissioner Annual Report 2016-17 (PDF, 781.3 KB)
  • Asbestos Compensation Commissioner Annual Report 2017-18 (PDF, 1.8 MB)
  • Asbestos Fact vs Myth (PDF, 244.3 KB)
  • Asbestos Related Diseases (Occupational Exposure) Compensation Act 2011
  • Asbestos-Related Diseases (Occupational Exposure) Compensation Regulations 2011
  • Asbestos-related diseases - Medical panel guidance material GN038 (PDF, 1.5 MB)
  • Asbestos-related diseases - Medical practitioner guidance material GB284 (PDF, 1.6 MB)
  • Assessed Disclosure GF154 (PDF, 469.8 KB)
  • Assessor for High Risk Licences Replacement Application GF081 (PDF, 525.9 KB)
  • Attendance at medical appointments IS224 (PDF, 232.1 KB)
  • Authority and Consent for Release of Medical Records GF182 (PDF, 80.5 KB)
  • Cash in transit
  • Claim Form for Dependents of Deceased Workers (PDF, 282.1 KB)
  • Comcare Barriers to Return to Work
  • Confined Spaces COP Dec 2018 (PDF, 1.4 MB)
  • Construction Work COP Aug 2018 (PDF, 749.9 KB)
  • Coronial Findings Review Report 2106 (PDF, 1.2 MB)
  • Dangerous Goods Search Form (PDF, 284.1 KB)
  • Dangerous substances authorisation GF153 (PDF, 736.8 KB)
  • Demolition Work COP Dec 2018 (PDF, 585.0 KB)
  • Developing and managing an Employer Injury Management Policy E-1 (PDF, 132.7 KB)
  • DVD_Catalogue (PDF, 323.8 KB)
  • Establishing a workplace health and wellbeing working group (PDF, 386.1 KB)
  • Excavation Work COP Dec 2018 (PDF, 3.6 MB)
  • First Aid in the Workplace COP Dec 2018 (PDF, 286.3 KB)
  • Forest Safety Code (Tasmania) Oct 2007 (PDF, 1.1 MB)
  • Form 10: Medical Panel Proforma - Panel member (Worker) GF031 (PDF, 305.8 KB)
  • Form 11: Medical Panel Proforma - Panel member (Member of the family) GF032 (PDF, 307.7 KB)
  • Form 12: Medical Panel Proforma - Panel Member (Medical and other expenses) GF033 (PDF, 239.6 KB)
  • Form 13: Medical Panel Proforma - Chair of Panel (Worker) GF034 (PDF, 310.0 KB)
  • Form 14: Medical Panel Proforma - Chair of Panel (Member of the family) GF035 (PDF, 311.4 KB)
  • Form 15: Medical Panel Proforma - Chair of Panel (Medical and other expenses) GF036 (PDF, 239.8 KB)
  • Form 16: Medical Panel Invoice GF037 (PDF, 238.4 KB)
  • Form 1: Asbestos-Related Diseases - Claim for Compensation (Worker) GF022 (PDF, 1.7 MB)
  • Form 2: Asbestos-Related Diseases - Claim for Compensation (Member of the Family) GF023 (PDF, 1.3 MB)
  • Form 3:Medical services claim form GF024 (PDF, 614.9 KB)
  • Form 4: Request to change bank account and/or personal details GF025 (PDF, 218.0 KB)
  • Form 5: Extension of time to lodge application GF026 (PDF, 311.4 KB)
  • Form 6: Funeral benefit claim form GF027 (PDF, 354.3 KB)
  • Form 7: Notice of Receipt of Compensation Under Other Legislation GF028 (PDF, 306.7 KB)
  • Form 8: Notice of common law action GF029 (PDF, 374.6 KB)
  • Form 9a: Initial medical certificate for asbestos-related diseases compensation GF038 (PDF, 533.8 KB)
  • Form 9b: Ongoing Medical Certificate for ASBESTOS-RELATED DISEASES Compensation GF039 (PDF, 477.4 KB)
  • Getting a res asbetsos survey IS088 (PDF, 354.7 KB)
  • Going smoke-free (Department of Health and Human Services Tasmania)
  • Guide to Asbestos Compensation in Tasmania GB283 (PDF, 589.4 KB)
  • Guide to long service leave GB360 (PDF, 327.0 KB)
  • Guideline on the definition of wages GB118 (PDF, 130.8 KB)
  • Hazardous Manual Tasks COP Dec 2018 (PDF, 1.8 MB)
  • Health and Safety Representative Guide GB371 (PDF, 884.3 KB)
  • Healthy workers (Australian Government - Department of Health)
  • How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace COP Dec 2018 (PDF, 969.7 KB)
  • How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks COP Dec 2018 (PDF, 486.7 KB)
  • How to Safely Remove Asbestos COP Oct 2018 (PDF, 3.0 MB)
  • Industry poster accom and food serv (PDF, 1007.4 KB)
  • Industry poster admin and support (PDF, 1001.0 KB)
  • Industry poster agri forest and fishing (PDF, 185.8 KB)
  • Industry poster arts and rec (PDF, 1.0 MB)
  • Industry poster construction (PDF, 1.0 MB)
  • Industry poster education (PDF, 1.0 MB)
  • Industry poster electric gas water waste (PDF, 1.0 MB)
  • Industry poster finance and insurance (PDF, 1010.4 KB)
  • Industry poster health care (PDF, 1.1 MB)
  • Industry poster info tech and telecom (PDF, 1.0 MB)
  • Industry poster manufacturing (PDF, 1.0 MB)
  • Industry poster mining (PDF, 1.0 MB)
  • Industry poster other services (PDF, 1.1 MB)
  • Industry poster prof scientific and tech (PDF, 1011.0 KB)
  • Industry poster public admin (PDF, 1.1 MB)
  • Industry poster rental hiring real estate (PDF, 1.1 MB)
  • Industry poster retail (PDF, 1.0 MB)
  • Industry poster transport (PDF, 1.0 MB)
  • Industry poster wholesale (PDF, 1.1 MB)
  • Industry report agriculture (PDF, 3.1 MB)
  • Industry report construction (PDF, 3.0 MB)
  • Industry report health care (PDF, 3.2 MB)
  • Industry report public admin (PDF, 2.7 MB)
  • Industry report retail (PDF, 2.8 MB)
  • Industry report transport (PDF, 2.9 MB)
  • Injury Management - Making it Work GB197 (PDF, 208.9 KB)
  • Inspector Visits (PDF, 530.2 KB)
  • Joinery Products case study (PDF, 300.5 KB)
  • Keeping rainwater tanks safe in bushfire-affected areas (PDF, 151.4 KB)
  • Kraft Foods case study (PDF, 261.5 KB)
  • Labelling of Workplace Hazardous Chemicals COP Dec 2018 (PDF, 2.3 MB)
  • Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace COP Dec 2018 (PDF, 1.5 MB)
  • Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work COP Dec 2018 (PDF, 2.1 MB)
  • Managing Risks in Stevedoring COP Feb 2017 (PDF, 1.2 MB)
  • Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace COP Dec 2018 (PDF, 1018.8 KB)
  • Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace COP Dec 2018 (PDF, 2.2 MB)
  • Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces COP Dec 2018 (PDF, 6.5 MB)
  • Managing the Work Environment and Facilities COP Dec 2018 (PDF, 345.9 KB)
  • Medical panel process (Flow chart) IS227 (PDF, 286.4 KB)
  • Member of family of deceased worker application process IS226 (PDF, 200.9 KB)
  • Mental Health Awareness Poster (PDF, 244.7 KB)
  • Metro Tas case study (PDF, 373.5 KB)
  • NT WorkSafe
  • Outdoor smoke and your health (PDF, 190.0 KB)
  • Plant Design Registration (PDF, 612.0 KB)
  • Plant Item Registration (PDF, 358.5 KB)
  • Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals COP Aug 2018 (PDF, 1.3 MB)
  • Preparing injury management plans IS015 (PDF, 217.8 KB)
  • Preparing return to work plans IS016 (PDF, 187.1 KB)
  • Preventing falls in Housing Construction COP Dec 2018 (PDF, 6.3 MB)
  • Preventing spread of disease in areas affected by bushfires (PDF, 170.9 KB)
  • Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) (PDF, 237.9 KB)
  • Public Holiday 2020 (PDF, 343.6 KB)
  • Public holidays 2012 (PDF, 79.8 KB)
  • Public holidays 2013 (PDF, 80.8 KB)
  • Public Holidays 2014 (PDF, 99.4 KB)
  • Public holidays 2015 (PDF, 64.3 KB)
  • Public holidays 2016 (PDF, 68.8 KB)
  • Public Holidays 2017 (PDF, 99.1 KB)
  • Public Holidays 2018 (PDF, 62.9 KB)
  • Public Holidays 2019 (PDF, 222.3 KB)
  • Quad Bike safety Fact Sheet (PDF, 1.5 MB)
  • Register of alternative duties within the workplace GB199 (PDF, 187.8 KB)
  • Return to Work and Injury Mangagement - Making it Work (Poster) PO021 (PDF, 50.7 KB)
  • Returning home after a bushfire (PDF, 176.6 KB)
  • Right of entry by WHS Entry permit holders GN053 (PDF, 195.2 KB)
  • Right to make Workers Compensation Claim GF172 (PDF, 453.1 KB)
  • Risk Management Agricultural Shows COP Dec 2004 (PDF, 583.7 KB)
  • Safe and Healthy: A guide to managing an ageing workforce (PDF, 849.4 KB)
  • Safe business is good business (PDF, 582.6 KB)
  • Safe Design of Structures COP Dec 2018 (PDF, 621.9 KB)
  • Safe Use of Reinforced Plastics COP July 2003 (PDF, 279.8 KB)
  • Safe Work Australia
  • Safety management toolkit GB315 (PDF, 2.5 MB)
  • SafeWork SA
  • Sample form - Incident Notice Form GF110 (PDF, 745.8 KB)
  • Silicosis
  • Spray Painting and Powder Coating COP Dec 2018 (PDF, 1.1 MB)
  • Strategic Plan 2018-2023.pdf (PDF, 1.3 MB)
  • Strategic Plan summary (PDF, 145.6 KB)
  • Summary checklist for implementing your workplace health and welllbeing program (PDF, 78.5 KB)
  • Tasmania Asbestos Compensation Information GB292 (PDF, 336.1 KB)
  • Tasmanian Abalone Industry COP (PDF, 159.7 KB)
  • TasNetworks Damaged copper earths (PDF, 190.8 KB)
  • TasPorts case study (PDF, 286.6 KB)
  • The benefits of returning to work IS083 (PDF, 186.6 KB)
  • Transfer of responsible worker to a new SSDS Permit holder (PDF, 801.9 KB)
  • Using fireworks safely on Cracker Night IS011 (PDF, 552.4 KB)
  • Victorian WorkCover Authority
  • Visual Clearance Certificate AR4 (PDF, 461.9 KB)
  • Welding Processes COP Dec 2018 (PDF, 1.0 MB)
  • WHS Undertaking Auditors (PDF, 337.1 KB)
  • WHS Undertaking Guidelines (PDF, 710.6 KB)
  • WHS Undertaking Info (PDF, 364.8 KB)
  • WHS Undertaking Injured Persons (PDF, 359.2 KB)
  • WHS Undertaking Overview (PDF, 430.1 KB)
  • Work Health and Safety Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination COP Dec 2018 (PDF, 240.3 KB)
  • Work Health and Safety Queensland
  • WorkCover NSW
  • WorkCover Tasmania
  • Worker application process (Flow chart) IS225 (PDF, 288.0 KB)
  • Workers Compensation Handbook - The Basics GB010 (PDF, 188.9 KB)
  • Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation - Guide to (for claims on or after 1 July 2010) GB260 (PDF, 373.0 KB)
  • Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988
  • Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Summary GB014 (PDF, 166.8 KB)
  • Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Regulations 2011
  • Workplace bullying
  • Workplace incident form (PDF, 184.0 KB)
  • Workplace Issues - December 2017 (PDF, 4.6 MB)
  • Workplace Issues - September 2017 (PDF, 2.8 MB)
  • Workplace Issues Magazine - December 2014 GB064 (PDF, 3.1 MB)
  • Workplace Issues Magazine - December 2015 (PDF, 4.0 MB)
  • Workplace Issues Magazine - December 2016 (PDF, 4.2 MB)
  • Workplace Issues Magazine - December 2018 (PDF, 5.1 MB)
  • Workplace Issues Magazine - June 2014 GB064 (PDF, 1.9 MB)
  • Workplace Issues Magazine - June 2015 GB064 (PDF, 1.9 MB)
  • Workplace Issues Magazine - June 2017 (PDF, 3.4 MB)
  • Workplace Issues Magazine - June 2018 (PDF, 7.1 MB)
  • Workplace Issues Magazine - June_2016 (PDF, 3.3 MB)
  • Workplace Issues Magazine - March 2014 GB064 (PDF, 1.8 MB)
  • Workplace Issues Magazine - March 2015 GB064 (PDF, 1.0 MB)
  • Workplace Issues Magazine - March 2017 (PDF, 2.1 MB)
  • Workplace Issues Magazine - March 2018 (PDF, 3.0 MB)
  • Workplace Issues Magazine - March_2016 (PDF, 2.5 MB)
  • Workplace Issues Magazine - May 2019 (PDF, 3.8 MB)
  • Workplace Issues Magazine - September 2014 GB064 (PDF, 1.2 MB)
  • Workplace Issues Magazine - September 2015 (PDF, 2.4 MB)
  • Workplace Issues Magazine - September 2018 (PDF, 3.9 MB)
  • Workplace Issues Magazine - September_2016 PDF (PDF, 5.3 MB)
  • WorkSafe ACT
  • WorkSafe Western Australia
  • Your Simple Guide to Workplace Health and Wellbeing (PDF, 6.1 MB)

    • Alerts

  • Asbestos in Bunsen burner mats SA113 (PDF, 183.3 KB)
  • Asbestos in mineral kits (PDF, 355.6 KB)
  • Electrical power tool safety on board marine vessels SA104 (PDF, 111.7 KB)
  • Exposure to Silica Dust SA112 (PDF, 130.0 KB)
  • Failure of Soft Sling during maintenance SA105 (PDF, 297.5 KB)
  • Inadequate guarding found on mobile plant SA102 (PDF, 103.5 KB)
  • Safe use of side-by-side or multi-utility vehicles SA103 (PDF, 114.4 KB)
  • Traffic Controller alert (PDF, 168.7 KB)

    • Codes of practice (COP)

  • Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail, 7th edition (ADG Code)
  • Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail - 3rd edition (AE Code)

    • Forms

  • Accreditation Shot-firing Courses and Instructors GF003 (PDF, 479.7 KB)
  • Application for Pyrotechnician Permit GF016 (PDF, 724.1 KB)
  • Application for Registration of Plant PRF4 (PDF, 848.3 KB)
  • Application for Registration of Plant Design PRF1 (PDF, 915.6 KB)
  • Appointment of Mine Operator GF190 (PDF, 822.6 KB)
  • Asbestos Assessor Licence GF085 (PDF, 529.0 KB)
  • Asbestos Removal Control Plan AR2 (PDF, 196.2 KB)
  • Asbestos removal licence Class A or B GF082 (PDF, 724.4 KB)
  • Assessor for High Risk Work Licences GF062 (PDF, 544.9 KB)
  • Authorisation of an Explosive A01 (PDF, 606.2 KB)
  • Competent Persons for Inspection and Maintenance of Plant GN040 (PDF, 267.9 KB)
  • Construction Induction card application GF087 (PDF, 986.2 KB)
  • Dangerous Goods Driver (Medical) DG2 (PDF, 621.4 KB)
  • Dangerous Goods Driver Licence DG1 (PDF, 194.1 KB)
  • Dangerous Goods Vehicle Licence DG3 (PDF, 604.6 KB)
  • Explosives Import Export Record GF134 (PDF, 650.0 KB)
  • GF191 Appointment of Site Senior Officer - Notification to Chief Inspector of Mines GF191 (PDF, 162.7 KB)
  • Licence to Perform High Risk Work Renewal GF084 (PDF, 1.1 MB)
  • Licence to Perform High Risk Work GF083 (PDF, 1.4 MB)
  • Lifting Equipment GN045 (PDF, 97.7 KB)
  • Low Scale Restricted Activity S08 (PDF, 492.2 KB)
  • Manifest Quantity Workplace GF014 (PDF, 283.9 KB)
  • Notice of Change of Details / Information of Registered Item of Plant PRF6 (PDF, 479.1 KB)
  • Notice of Change of Ownership / Relocation of Registered Item of Plant PRF5 (PDF, 482.9 KB)
  • Replacement construction induction cards GF017 (PDF, 1.0 MB)
  • Responsible Workers Under SSDS Permit S03 (PDF, 580.1 KB)
  • Security Plan and Risk Assessment (Guide/Template) S02 (PDF, 2.5 MB)
  • Shot-Firing Permit GF003 (PDF, 581.7 KB)
  • SSDS Permit Security Plan and Risk Assessment S01 (PDF, 3.0 MB)
  • Theatrical Fireworks Permit GF135 (PDF, 497.5 KB)

    • Guides

  • A Guide to High Risk Licensing in Tas GB101 (PDF, 2.6 MB)
  • A guide to working safely with Mobile Plant near Overhead and Underground Electrical Lines GB137 (PDF, 572.6 KB)
  • Asbestos Licensing Information Guidelines GB366 (PDF, 508.0 KB)
  • Becoming accredited to be a High Risk Work Licence Assessor GB367 (PDF, 391.1 KB)
  • Construction industry guide about security fencing GN051 (PDF, 141.5 KB)
  • Facilities for workers at construction workplaces (PDF, 124.4 KB)
  • Farming Safely in Tasmania GB322 (PDF, 780.6 KB)
  • Forklift safety - reducing the risks NHP001 (PDF, 910.1 KB)
  • Guidance on Prevention of Falls in Housing Construction GN050 (PDF, 107.4 KB)
  • Guide to the Work Health and Safety Act GB311 (PDF, 1.3 MB)
  • Managing health and safety in food retail NHP002 (PDF, 450.9 KB)
  • Manual Tasks Guide for Carers WorkSafe WA (PDF, 1.6 MB)
  • Model Work Health and Safety Laws Guide for Tasmania's Rural Industry GB308 (PDF, 309.5 KB)
  • Mutual recognition of interstate induction cards GN010 (PDF, 252.4 KB)
  • Pallet Racking Safe use and maintenance GN055 (PDF, 772.7 KB)
  • Pause exercises poster PO015 (PDF, 205.1 KB)
  • PCBUs, workers and officers FS101 (PDF, 153.9 KB)
  • Placard Hazardous Chemicals GB023 (PDF, 677.6 KB)
  • Principal Mining Hazard Management Plans - Guidance material GB326 (PDF, 307.9 KB)
  • Quad Bikes on Farms (PDF, 578.6 KB)
  • Service Station Hazardous Chemicals GB338 (PDF, 1.0 MB)
  • Storage and use of LPG at public events GN039 (PDF, 454.2 KB)
  • The semi-squat approach to lifting poster PO023 (PDF, 174.4 KB)
  • Transporting Fireworks by Road GB339 (PDF, 399.3 KB)
  • Using portable ladders safely (PDF, 191.4 KB)
  • Using timber for temporary perimeter guardrails GN052 (PDF, 225.4 KB)
  • Volunteers FS104 (PDF, 168.4 KB)
  • Welcome to the Workplace - A health and safety guide for new workers GB140 (PDF, 845.4 KB)
  • Working in Heat NHP004 (PDF, 415.7 KB)
  • Your guide to Managing Safety in Housing and Construction - Part A GB310 (PDF, 1.5 MB)

    • These resources are not the only available to you and you should search the codes of practice and the laws section to see what others may be applicable to you and your business. If you are unsure, contact WorkSafe for assistance.

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