List of all publications and forms available

WC Govt response Clayton Report

Government response on the recommendations of the Clayton Report for Workers' Compensation in Tasmania

Size: 1.9 mb, 6 pages

Format: Fact sheet

Welcome to the Workplace - A health and safety guide for new workers GB140

Welcome to the Workplace introduces some of the health and safety aspects of being a new worker. Both you and your employer have important roles and responsibilities for protecting the health and safety of yourself and of others while you’re at work. There’s also information about conditions of your employment.

Size: 931.3 kb, 32 pages

Format: Guidance booklet

What is Workplace Standards and what do they do? GB167

Explains the different branches of Workplace Standards and their functions.

Size: 119.6 kb, 2 pages

Format: CD Rom; Guidance booklet

What you don't know can hurt you GB013

Provides short, sharp information about workers’ rights and responsibilities for workplace health and safety.

Size: 508.2 kb, 2 pages

Format: CD Rom; Guidance booklet

Wiring rules poster

Information on the new wiring rules AS/NZS 3000:2007, electrical installations and where it may be purchased.

Size: 129.6 kb, 1 A4 page

Format: Poster

Woman scalped in go-karting accident SA031 4-99

About an incident where a woman’s hair became entangled in the axle of a go-kart she was driving. Explains contributing factors to the incident, and practical recommendations for avoiding similar incidents in your workplace. SA031

Size: 179.1 kb, 2 pages

Format: Safety alert

WorkCover Tasmania Strategic Plan 2008-2010

Outlines strategic priorites, objectives and direction from 2008 to 2010.

Size: 245.1 kb, 8 pages

Format: Report

WorkCover Tasmania Strategic Plan 2009-2012

Outlines strategic priorites, objectives and direction from 2009 to 2012.

Size: 211.0 kb, 16 pages

Format: Guidance booklet

Worker sustains serious injuries from conveyor accident SA035 4-00

About incidents where workers were injured by moving conveyor systems. Explains contributing factors to the incidents, and practical recommendations for avoiding similar incidents in your workplace. SA035

Size: 53.4 kb, 2 pages

Format: Safety alert

Workers compensation statistical report 1999-00 to 2003-04

Statistical report by WorkCover Tasmania for workers compensation figures for the periods 1999-00 to 2003-04.

Size: 318.3 kb, 57 pages

Format: Statistical report

Workers compensation statistical report July 2004 - June 2005

Statistical report by WorkCover Tasmania for workers compensation figures for the financial year 2004-05.

Size: 1.4 mb, 56 pages

Format: Statistical report

Workers compensation statistical report July 2005 - June 2006

Statistical report by WorkCover Tasmania for workers compensation figures for the financial year 2005-06.

Size: 570.3 kb, 54 pages

Format: Statistical report

Workers compensation statistical report July 2006 - June 2007

Statistical report by WorkCover Tasmania for workers compensation figures for the financial year 2006-07.

Size: 473.7 kb, 64 pages

Format: Statistical report

Workers compensation statistical report July 2007 - June 2008

Statistical report by WorkCover Tasmania for workers compensation figures for the financial year 2007-08.

Size: 392.2 kb, 66 pages

Format: Statistical report

Workers compensation statistical report July 2008 - June 2009

Size: 491.6 kb, 65 pages

Format: Report

Workers Rehab and Comp Bill 09

Size: 543.6 kb, 101 pages

Format: Legislation guide

Workers' Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 GB014

Summarises the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988

Size: 315.7 kb, A4 page

Format: Legislation guide

Working alone, with money and the public GB148

A checklist to assist small business in recognizing hazards in regard to working alone, working with money and working with the public in word format

Size: 26.5 kb, 1 page

Format: Checklist

Working alone, with money and the public GB148

A checklist to assist small business in recognizing hazards when working alone, working with money and working with public

Size: 55.2 kb, 1 page

Format: Checklist

Working with lead and products containing lead in industry SB028

Lists industries where lead and products containing lead are used. Explains how exposure can occur and the effects of lead poisoning.

Size: 194.1 kb, 8 pages

Format: CD Rom; Guidance booklet

Workplace health and safety basics for cleaners GB102

Summarises common hazards that cleaners may encounter and possible solutions. Outlines workplace health and safety rights and responsibilities of workers.

Size: 213.8 kb, 16 pages

Format: CD Rom; Guidance booklet

Workplace health and safety basics for processing factory workers GB162

Provides practical guidance for processing factory employers and managers to manage workplace health and safety. Includes sample OHS policies, induction checklist, training register, chemical register, hazard checklists, accident reporting form, and hazard management worksheets.

Size: 553.6 kb, 24 pages

Format: CD Rom; Guidance booklet

Workplace health and safety on residential housing projects GB131

Provides guidance for people building or renovating their home (whether hiring a contractor or as an owner–builder) to meet relevant safety requirements.

Size: 267.3 kb, 2 pages

Format: CD Rom; Guidance booklet

Workplace Injury Statistical Report 2006

This report looks at the number, incidence and cost of injuries by gender, age group and by occupation as well as numerous other evaluations.

Size: 824.3 kb, 115 pages

Format: Statistical report

Workplace Injury Statistical Report 2008

This report looks at the number, incidence and cost of injuries by gender, age group and by occupation as well as numerous other evaluations.

Size: 1.4 mb, 116 pages

Format: Statistical report

Workplace Issues No 50 July No 50 July 2008

Contents include an update on security-sensitive dangerous substances, sawmill safety, causation project, Be Safe Week, young workers, Agfest winners, national harmonisation and registering an event for Safe Work Tasmania Week.

Size: 1.6 mb, 24 pages

Format: Magazine

Workplace Issues No 51 Sept No 51

Content includes getting ready for Safe Work Tasmania Week, dangerous tree felling practices and information on the 'Expect an Inspector' campaign

Size: 1.9 mb, 24 pages

Format: Magazine

Workplace Issues No 52 Dec No 52 Dec

Special edition of the magazine that focuses on the winners and finalists of the WorkCover Safety Awards and all the highlights of Safe Work Tasmania Week.

Size: 2.7 mb, 44 pages

Format: Magazine

Workplace Issues No 53 Mar GB064

Contents include update from the Minister, national campaign on manual tasks, slips and trips, rescuing at height, WorkCover Advisory service, training for new inspectors, new education strategies, injury management, mine rescue, new dangerous substances legislation, electrical hazards, new licensing.

Size: 2.1 mb, 24 pages

Format: Magazine

Workplace Issues No 54 Jun GB064

Contents include scaffold training for inspectors, advertising scam, vehicle loading crane safety, farm machinery, shot firers, mining visits, national safety awards, Safe Work Tasmania Week, electrical equipment safety, silo safety, asbestos, explosives amnesty, improved injury management, dangerous goods transport

Size: 2.8 mb, 24 pages

Format: Magazine

Workplace Issues No 55 Sept WPI No 55 Sept 09

Contents include WorkCover Advisory Service, Are you at risk of a workplace injury?, Safe Work Tasmania Week 2009, pressure vessel unit fails, improved injury management, dangerous work practices, Silicosis the facts, dust, log truck blitz, scaffold safety, comment on OHS legislation

Size: 1.9 mb, 24 pages

Format: Magazine

WST strategic plan

Workplace Standards poster of the strategic plan 2007-2010

Size: 172.2 kb, 1 page

Format: Poster