Effective in Tasmania on and from 27 May 2026
The code of practice for Managing the risks of biological hazards at work:
- provides practical guidance on how to identify, assess and control risks arising from biological hazards so far as is reasonably practicable.
- sets out the standards required under WHS laws for managing biological hazards, including the duties of PCBUs, officers, workers and others.
- outlines the risk management process to be applied to biological hazards, including hazard identification, risk assessment, control implementation and review.
- describes baseline and additional control measures—such as ventilation, hygiene, cleaning, PPE and vaccination—to minimise exposure to biological hazards in workplaces.