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25.01.2022 Hazardous noise can destroy your ability to hear your favourite song, the sound of your children's voices - and the sounds necessary for working safely, such as warning signals. See the code of practice to achieve the standards required under the work health and safety laws: http://ow.ly/aGC650BGa0u

24.01.2022 Week 3 of WorkSafe Month 2020 #WSM2020 is almost here. Take this opportunity to register for some of this week’s webinars. Check out www.worksafetasmonth.com.au for more information.

24.01.2022 From 13 November, contact tracing in hospitality venues will be mandatory. If you don't already have a way of recording the required information from your patrons (name, phone number, date and time), we have two templates available on our website. https://www.worksafe.tas.gov.au//covid-safe-workplaces-fra

23.01.2022 Don't get complacent: we must continue to do our part in controlling the risks of infection so that we can keep on top of COVID.

22.01.2022 Have you applied for a quad bike safety rebate yet? The good news is our rebate scheme has been extended and you now have until 10 October 2021 to improve safety on your farm by getting a rollover/crush protection device for your quad bike. Find out how at http://ow.ly/Qqyl50BG9Fy

22.01.2022 Here are our Safe Farming consultants Ken and Phill with Dearne and Shanelle at Cherries Tasmania Orchards. They spent the morning helping the Cherries Tasmania team prepare for a COVID-Safe harvest season.

21.01.2022 Many people aren't aware that it is common to find asbestos in older bathrooms (pre-1990). If you're thinking of creating a great new space, make sure you get an asbestos assessor to check for asbestos before you start to protect both you and your family. Remember that you have a legal responsibility not to harm those around you.... Find out more at www.worksafe.tas.gov.au/asbestos #asbestosawarenessweek #asbestoslurks

20.01.2022 The Government is seeking submissions in relation to a proposal by the organisers of the Flinders Island Show to change the date of the Flinders Island Show from the Friday preceding the third Saturday in October to the third Friday in November each year, commencing in 2021. Submissions can be made until 5pm on Wednesday, 2 December 2020. See https://www.justice.tas.gov.au/community-consultation

20.01.2022 WorkSafe Tasmania and the WorkCover Tasmania Board would like to thank everyone that participated in WorkSafe Month 2020. If you missed out on any of the webinars, you can check them out on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/WorkSafeTas.

19.01.2022 National Asbestos Awareness Week 2020 reminds Australians to be asbestos aware before they start any work around the home. Asbestos lurks in more places than you’d think. Thank you to the Hon. Elise Archer MP for launching National Asbestos Awareness Week 2020. Find out more at https://worksafe.tas.gov.au/asbestos... #asbestosawarenessweek #asbestoslurks https://youtu.be/CIsSHsgj-5g See more

17.01.2022 From 11 October 2020, all new quad bikes will come with additional safety information. This includes a hang tag, a warning label and guidance in the operator’s manual. Learn more at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClYgeQH9gRc

17.01.2022 Not sure what incident you need to notify WorkSafe about? See our information on what is (and what isn't) a notifiable incident. https://www.worksafe.tas.gov.au//Health-an/notify-worksafe

15.01.2022 WorkSafe Month 2020 is coming to a close, but there are still opportunities to register for webinars. To take part in this week’s webinars visit www.worksafetasmonth.com.au. #WSM2020

15.01.2022 The TCCI Safety Scoop is holding a live Q & A session tomorrow in preparation for the borders re-opening.

14.01.2022 October is National Safe Work Month. Whatever the industry or workplace everyone can join in and commit to keeping people safe and healthy at work. A safe workplace benefits everyone and it’s easy to get involved. #safeworkmonth #safetytogether https://youtu.be/5DymOvvMK7c

13.01.2022 NEW: Mandatory Contact Tracing. Today we have a new mandatory requirement for certain hospitality venues to collect and store patrons' contact details for the p...urpose of enhanced contact tracing. Our new dedicated page has three crucial tools to help you meet these new requirements, including an excellent suggestion of digital tools, with Digital Ready ! http://www.business.tas.gov.au/coronavirus_/contact_tracing See more

10.01.2022 We need your help to keep on top of COVID. You only need to look outside of Tassie to see that the pandemic is not over. We all need to be following the rules around cleaning, hygiene and physical distancing. https://youtu.be/67BFfs-PxmY

10.01.2022 Look out for our Mo-Spectors this Movember! Some of our southern male inspectors are raising money in this fun event for a serious cause: supporting men’s health issues such as mental health and male cancers. Let us know if any of the blokes at your workplace are growing a mo for Movember! Find out more at ... https://au.movember.com/ #worksafetas #movember #movember2020 #mospectors See more

10.01.2022 This week’s National Safe Work Month focus is on using data to make workplaces safer. Understanding the causes of injury and the industries most affected can he...lp reduce work-related fatalities, injuries and disease. Each year, Safe Work Australia produces national work health and safety statistics, providing important evidence on the state of work health and safety in Australia. The latest report is now available. https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au//key-work-health-and- #safeworkmonth #safetytogether

08.01.2022 WorkSafe Tasmania is pleased to announce Robyn Pearce as our new Executive Director. ‘I’m really proud of WorkSafe’s capable, committed and professional team of people, and to be given the opportunity to lead them as we work to make Tasmanian workplaces safer and healthier,’ said Robyn.

08.01.2022 WorkSafe Month 2020 #WSM2020 is here. Take this opportunity to register for some of this week’s webinars. Check out www.worksafetasmonth.com.au for more information.

04.01.2022 Here's our Safe Farming consultant Phill talking COVID safety with Fruit Growers Tasmania and Reid Fruits staff at their processing factory at Huonville.

03.01.2022 With Tassie’s borders now re-opened, our Inspectors Matt and Claire explain why now is the time to make sure you have the planning and processes in place and working well, to keep your workers, customers and our community COVID Safe. https://youtu.be/4zbaW0x8rmo

03.01.2022 If your house was built or renovated before 1990, there is a good chance it contains asbestos. Asbestos can be found in many places around homes including bathrooms, under flooring and even in the fuse box! Investigate before you renovate. Find out more at www.worksafe.tas.gov.au/asbestos... #asbestosawarenessweek #asbestoslurks See more