Notification of a manifest quantity workplace

You must notify WorkSafe Tasmania if you are running a manifest quantity workplace.

You must also:

• manage risks to health and safety associated with the hazardous chemicals
• keep an up-to-date register of hazardous chemicals
• provide correct labelling, safe handling and access to safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals
• ensure there is appropriate placarding in place
• maintain an up-to-date manifest of the hazardous chemicals on-site, for use by emergency services
• submit a notification of a manifest quantity workplace application to a service centre, by post or email, along with a copy of your manifest.

You must also notify WorkSafe if:

• there is a change of person running the MQW
• your quantity of Schedule 11 hazardous chemicals no longer exceeds MQW quantities
• there is a significant change to the risk of using, handling or storing of hazardous chemicals.

To apply at a service centre you must:

• provide a completed application form (PDF, 2MB)
• provide a copy of the manifest (examples of a manifest are on the application form)
• pay a fee.

To apply by post or email you must:

• provide a completed application form (PDF, 2MB)
• provide a copy of the manifest (examples of a manifest are on the application form)
• provide payment by Visa or Mastercard.

You can apply if you are the person running the manifest quantity workplace.

You do not need to prove your identity.

Fees and charges last updated 1 July, 2025.