Resources

Helpful references to support the questionnaire and recommended actions.

Resource type	Link	Use when unsure about
Regulations	Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022 (Tas) https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/sr-2022-109	You need the exact legal requirements and regulation numbers that apply to your workplace.
Codes of Practice	Safe Work Australia – Model Codes of Practice https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/law-and-regulation/codes-practice	You want practical guidance on how to comply with WHS regulations.
Airborne Contaminants	Safe Work Australia – Workplace Exposure Standards https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/workplace-exposure-standards-airborne-contaminants	You need to check exposure limits for dusts, fumes, vapours or gases.
Crystalline Silica	Safe Work Australia – Crystalline Silica and Silicosis https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/hazards/silica/what-crystalline-silica	You are working with materials like concrete, stone, or engineered stone that may generate silica dust.
Diesel Emissions	Safe Work Australia – Diesel Engine Exhaust Emissions https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/guidance-managing-risks-diesel-exhaust-information-sheet	You are using diesel-powered equipment and want to understand exposure risks and controls.
Noise	Safe Work Australia – Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/model-code-practice-managing-noise-and-preventing-hearing-loss-work	You need guidance on managing workplace noise and protecting workers from hearing loss.
Asbestos	Safe Work Australia – Asbestos Information https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/hazards/asbestos	You are dealing with asbestos containing materials (ACM), asbestos registers, or asbestos management plans.
Lead	Safe Work Australia – Lead https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/hazards/inorganic-lead/whs-duties	You are doing tasks that may generate lead dust or fumes, or you need information on lead risk work.
Health Monitoring	Safe Work Australia – Health Monitoring for Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/hazardous-chemicals-requiring-health-monitoring	You want to understand when health monitoring is required for workers exposed to hazardous substances.
Consultation	Safe Work Australia – Worker Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/managing-health-and-safety/consultation	You want guidance on consulting workers about WHS matters and decisions.