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Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals: Code of practice

Effective in Tasmania on and from 5 Dec 2018

The code of practice for Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals:

  • provides practical guidance on how to label workplace hazardous chemicals; and how to achieve the standards required under the work health and safety laws
  • applies to all workplaces where hazardous chemicals are used and anyone involved in these hazardous chemicals
  • explains general labelling requirements, including ingredients, expiry dates, label elements, and more
  • explains specific labelling situations, such as small containers, decanted chemicals, hazardous waste products, consumer products, and more
  • covers labelling design and layout
  • includes a checklist, hazard pictograms, examples of labels, and more.
Updated: 2024-09-19