The obligation
The Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals code of practice has been effective in Tasmania on and from 5 December 2018.
It is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act, giving practical guidance on achieving the standards required under the WHS Act and WHS Regulations. The current model Code is dated October 2018 and incorporates amendments made since its September 2015 publication, including those from a 2018 technical and usability review. Codes of practice are admissible in court proceedings, and courts may rely on them in determining what is reasonably practicable.
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- What
- The Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals code of practice has been effective in Tasmania on and from 5 December 2018.
- Source
- worksafe.tas.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Approved code status and effective date in Tasmania is a WHS requirement set out in Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals (TAS). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (TAS). The relevant provision is Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals > Code status.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Approved code status and effective date in Tasmania is a WHS obligation under Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals (TAS). In short, The Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals code of practice has been effective in Tasmania on and from 5 December 2018.
What changed recently?
Approved code status and effective date in Tasmania was last updated on 19 October 2026.