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The following is a list of publications in relation to the freedom of information publication scheme.
| Document Title | Overview |
| Seacare Authority Code of Practice 1/2000 | Issued by the Seacare Authority on approval by the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations pursuant to section 109 of the Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) Act 1993 and incorporates The Australian Offshore Support Vessel Code of S |
| HSR Handbook | Seacare Authority's HSR Handbook, a guide for health and safety representatives in the Australian Maritime Industry |
| Seacare Form 03 | Claim for Workers’ Compensation |
| Seacare Form 04 | Claim for Permanent Impairment and Non-Economic Loss and/or Related Aids |
| Seacare Form 05 | Claim for Compensation by Dependants of Deceased Employees [also known as Claim for Death Benefits] |
| Seacare Form 06 | Incident Alert [AMSA form 18] |
| Seacare Form 07 | Incident Report [AMSA form 19] |
| Seacare Form 08 | Claim Update Report |
| Seacare Form 10 | Application for s20A Exemption (includes Guidelines) |
| Seacare Form 11 | Berths and Levy Return |
| Seacare Form 12 | Employer’s Determination of a claim for workers’ compensation |
| Brochure 1 - Employee Rights and Responsibilities | An outline of seafarers’ rights and responsibilities concerning workers’ compensation |
| Brochure 2 - Employer Rights and Responsibilities | An outline of employer rights and responsibilities concerning seafarers’ workers’ compensation |
| Brochure 3 - Entitlements under the Seafarers Act | An outline and brief summary of seafarers’ entitlements available under the Seafarers Act |
| Brochure 4 - Occupational Health and Safety | An outline of occupational health and safety for seafarers under the Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) Act 1993 |
| Brochure 5 – Rehabilitation and Return to Work | An outline of rehabilitation and return-to-work processes for employees |
| Service Charter | Describes the service a client can expect from the Seacare Authority |
| Seacare News Issue 17 (September 2008) Earlier issues from Issue 1 (December 2002) to Issue (April 2008) |
Provides information on recent events and significant developments in the Seacare scheme. Usually published three times a year. |
| Guide Notes - Coverage under the Seafarers rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1993 | Guide to the application of the Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992 (Seafarers Act) to assist employers, brokers, insurers and other stakeholders in determining if the Act applies to particular employers, vessels and employees |
| S20A Exemption Guidelines | Application form and guidelines for granting exemptions under section 20A of the Seafarers Act |
| Guide to the assessment of the degree of permanent impairment (2nd Edition) |
Provides an accurate and uniform assessment of claims for compensation for permanent impairment and non-economic loss suffered by seafarers as a result of work related injuries |
| Guidelines for the Accreditation of Health and Safety Representatives (HSR) Training Courses | An information package for applicants for accreditation, for employers, for providers and for course quality assurance assessors/reviewers |
| Seafarers Rehabilitation and Return to Work - A Best Practice Guide for the Australian Shipping Industry | Guidance to assist seafarers, employers, rehabilitation providers, medical practitioners and other parties involved in the rehabilitation and return to work process involving seafarers |
| Guidance on the Prohibition of the Use of Asbestos in the Australian Maritime Industry Workplaces | Guidance to assist operators to meet their obligations under the Part 2 (Hazardous substances) of the Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry)(National Standards) Regulations 2003 regarding the prohibition of the use of asbestos |
| OHS Strategy for the Maritime Industry 2004-05 – 2006-07 | Details the Seacare Authority OHS improvement targets for the maritime industry. Builds on the 2002-03 – 2003-04 and 2004-05 – 2006-07 OHS strategies. Also addresses each of the five national priorities contained in the National OHS Strategy |
| Guidance Note on Manual Handling and Body Stressing in the Australian Maritime Industry | Guidance on manual handling and other causes of body stressing designed for all persons working on ships covered by the Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) Act 1993 (OHS(MI) Act) |
| Employer Reporting | Guide to assist employers / operators understand and comply with their obligations under the Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Ac 1992t and the Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) Act 1993 |
| Seacare online user access request form | Form to be completed by persons requiring access to Seacare's online reporting system - Seacare online |
| Claim Management Best Practice Guide | Handbook designed for employees, employers, insurers and other parties involved in claims management process |
| The Australian Offshore Support Vessel Code of Safe Working Practice (AMSA Doc) | Provides guidance to operators, managers / superintendents of offshore installations, masters and owners of offshore support vessels. |
| The code of safe working practice for Australian seafarers (AMSA Doc) | Provides practical guidance on health and safety in shipboard work |
| ESD Manual Reporting Form | Employee and Ship Details reporting form |
| Levy collection procedures | |
| Seacare approved industry training courses |