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The code of practice Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals is effective in Tasmania on and from 1 August 2018.
The code provides practical guidance on how to prepare safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals and how to achieve the standards required under the work health and safety laws. It applies to all workplaces where hazardous chemicals are used. It explains how to prepare, review and amend safety data sheets, covers their required content in detail, and includes a glossary, a checklist and the GHS label elements to be included in a safety data sheet.
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- The code of practice Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals is effective in Tasmania on and from 1 August 2018.
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- worksafe.tas.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
When the code took effect in Tasmania is a WHS requirement set out in Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals (TAS). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (TAS). The relevant provision is WHS > Hazardous Chemicals > Safety Data Sheets § s 274 WHS Act 2012 (Tas).
What does this WHS obligation require?
When the code took effect in Tasmania is a WHS obligation under Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals (TAS). In short, The code of practice Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals is effective in Tasmania on and from 1 August 2018.
What changed recently?
When the code took effect in Tasmania was last updated on 19 October 2026.