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 Industrial 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