The WorkCover Tasmania Board licenses insurers to cover employers for workers compensation claims made by their workers; grants permits to employers to self insure against workers compensation claims made by their workers; approves the injury management programs of employers, licensed insurers and self insurers; accredits medical practitioners who wish to issue workers compensation medical certificates; accredits medical practitioners to assess permanent impairment; accredits workplace rehabilitation providers to deliver workplace rehabilitation services in Tasmania; supports services and projects that engage with workplaces and the wider community: to influence attitudes towards work health and safety, and empower change to positive behaviours. It is established under the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988. It exercises powers and functions under that Act and the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 and the Asbestos-Related Diseases (Occupational Exposure) Compensation Act 2011.