Guidance publications 

15 minute farm safety check (PDF, 657.9 KB)

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

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

A guide for the election of employees' safety representatives (PDF, 290.7 KB)

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: 16 pages
Publication number: GB139
Format: CD Rom; Guidance booklet
Date: Mar 2010

A guide to First Aid in the workplace (PDF, 2.4 MB)

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: 28 pages
Publication number: GB119
Format: CD Rom; Guidance booklet
Date: Oct 2009

A guide to the workplace health and safety legislation (PDF, 583.8 KB)

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: 20 pages
Publication number: GB133
Format: Legislation guide
Date: Mar 2008

A guide to workers compensation in Tasmania (for injuries prior to 1 July 2010) (PDF, 889.0 KB)

Explains the workers compensation system and legislation in Tasmania prior to the amendments of 1 July 2010. Includes a sample return to work plan, glossary of terms, and a list of organisations involved in the workers compensation system.

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

A Guide to Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation in Tasmania (PDF, 1.4 MB)

A guide to Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation in Tasmania for injuries that occur on or after 1 July 2010

Size: 56 pages
Publication number: GB260
Format: Legislation guide; Internet only
Date: July 2010

A Guide to Working Safely Near Overhead Power Lines (PDF, 379.2 KB)

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: 20 pages
Publication number: GB137
Format: CD Rom; Guidance booklet
Date: July 2009

Bullying: A guide for employers and workers (PDF, 281.6 KB)

Covers the effects of bullying on OHS and suggests practical ways to manage and reduce this.

Size: 18 pages
Publication number: GB253
Format: Guidance booklet
Date: Jun 2010

Child safety on farms checklist (PDF, 394.3 KB)

Provides checklists for play areas, water, machinery, ATVs, tractors, and horses.

Size: 2 pages
Publication number: GB129
Format: CD Rom; Guidance booklet
Date: Oct 2004

Drugs and Alcohol: A guide for employers and workers (PDF, 713.1 KB)

Drug and alcohol use can affect a person’s ability to work safely. It creates a risk to personal and workplace health and safety.

Size: 20 pages
Publication number: GB254
Format: Guidance booklet
Date: Jun 2010