Safety and compliance

Part of the duties of Workplace Standards Tasmania is to administer the legislation which includes promoting and encouraging safety in the workplace and also ensuring compliance with the legislation.

Workplace accidents

What to do, when it should be done and who is responsible

Rights and responsibilities

What are your rights and responsibilities as a worker, employer or sub contractor

Policies and procedures

There are policies that describe what to do and procedures for how to do it

Dangerous Substances

Working with dangerous substances requires compliance with legislation

Plant and equipment

Many industries use hazardous plant and industrial equipment. There are regulations regarding licensing, registration and inspection. These apply to designers, manufacturers, importers, owners and employers

Additional information

There are numerous safety issues to be aware of as employers and employees. This is not an exhaustive list but should offer information on some of the more topical safety issues

Employee safety representatives

Information for employee safety representatives and employers

Legislation and Codes of Practice

Links to the Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice for industry