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Last checked 26 October 2026. General information only, not legal advice.
WorkSafe Tasmania
Tasmania's regulator for WHS, workers' compensation and licensing.
Notify: 1300 366 322
Notify immediately by phone. From outside Tasmania call (03) 6166 4600. Outside business hours the call diverts to a duty officer. If WorkSafe asks, follow up in writing within 48 hours using the online incident form.
How to notify
Law: Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (Tas) and Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022 (Tas)
Act · Regulations
WorkSafe Tasmania is Tasmania's regulator for work health and safety, and it also oversees workers' compensation.
In an emergency, call 000 first. Once people are safe, the business (PCBU) must notify WorkSafe Tasmania immediately by phoning 1300 366 322 (or (03) 6166 4600 from outside Tasmania). Outside business hours, the call is diverted to a duty officer. If WorkSafe asks for it, you must follow up in writing within 48 hours using the online incident form.
The Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (Tas) and the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022 (Tas) apply.
Codes of practice for Tasmania are listed on the WorkSafe Tasmania website: https://worksafe.tas.gov.au/topics/laws-and-compliance/codes-of-practice
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General information only, not legal advice. WHS laws change over time. Always check WorkSafe Tasmania and the current legislation. Links last checked 26 October 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.