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Total number: 52
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Did you know we have a CD with a large number of our publications on it? It's really useful, saves on paper and takes up a lot less room in your workplace. So to order one call the Helpline as below and quote CD001. You can see which ones are on the CD by looking at the Format in the Right column in this listing.

15 minute farm safety check

Provides checklists for tractors and equipment, silos and field bins, chemicals and manual handling.

Size: 657.9 kb, 4 pages
Publication number: GB128
Format: CD Rom; Guidance booklet
Date: Oct 2004


A guide for the election of employees' safety representatives

Outlines the process workplaces must follow to elect an employees’ safety representative under the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995. Includes forms needed for the election.

Size: 871.1 kb, 13 pages
Publication number: GB139
Format: CD Rom; Guidance booklet
Date: Mar 2007


A guide to First Aid in the workplace

Provides practical guidance (including checklists) for choosing the most appropriate first aid facilities and services. Explains options for first aid kits, rooms and centres, training and first aider staff.

Size: 2.4 mb, 28 pages
Publication number: GB119
Format: Guidance booklet
Date: Oct 2009


A guide to the workplace health and safety legislation

Provides an overview of the workplace health and safety legislation in Tasmania. Explains the rights and responsibilities of different people in the workplace, as well as WorkCover Tasmania and Workplace Standards Tasmania.

Size: 1.2 mb, 20 pages
Publication number: GB133
Format: CD Rom; Legislation guide; Internet only
Date: Mar 2008


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A guide to workers compensation in Tasmania

Explains the workers compensation system and legislation in Tasmania. Includes a sample return to work plan, glossary of terms, and a list of organisations involved in the workers compensation system.

Size: 889.0 kb, 36 pages
Publication number: GB112
Format: CD Rom; Legislation guide
Date: Aug 2008


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A Guide to Working Safely Near Overhead Power Lines

Provides practical guidance for safely operating mobile equipment near overhead power lines and conductor. Includes information about safety observers, separation distances, and what to do if you contact with power lines.

Size: 379.2 kb, 20 pages
Publication number: GB137
Format: CD Rom; Guidance booklet; Internet only
Date: July 2009


Advisory Service

Size: 823.6 kb, 2 pages
Publication number: GB196
Format: Guidance booklet
Date: May 2009


Asbestos in your home

Explains what asbestos is, where it might be found in homes, and the need to engage professionals to safely remove and dispose of asbestos.

Size: 93.3 kb, 2 pages
Publication number: GB149
Format: CD Rom; Fact sheet
Date: Nov 2004


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Body strain prevention for workers

Explains manual handling tasks and how to reduce the risk of body strain injury. Includes practical examples, case studies of different occupational groups, hazard management worksheets and physical exercises.

Size: 2.5 mb, 24 pages
Publication number: GB124
Format: CD Rom; Guidance booklet
Date: Jul 2007


Image of publication, Body Strain Prevention Kit GB114

Body strain prevention kit for employers

Aimed at employers and managers. Explains manual handling tasks and how to reduce the risk of body strain injury. Includes practical examples, case studies of different occupational groups, hazard management worksheets and physical exercises.

Size: 3.3 mb, 44 pages
Publication number: GB114
Format: CD Rom; Guidance booklet
Date: Jul 2007


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