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WorkSafe Tasmania
The incident has been reported publicly.
Tasmania Police
On Friday, 27 September 2025, six staff members at Launceston General Hospital in Tasmania reported feeling nauseated and faint while working in one of the operating theatres at approximately 2:40pm local time. Three staff members required assessment in the hospital’s emergency department before being discharged; no patients were directly affected.
Tasmania Police initially suspected a gas leak, but the Tasmania Fire Service detected no gas during its assessment. Extensive testing by the Health Department, including air sampling and medical equipment inspection, has revealed no abnormalities to date.
Tasmania’s Department of Health is continuing its investigation and welcomes any additional information from staff or visitors who were at Launceston General Hospital on Friday, 27 September 2025 between 2:00pm and 3:30pm. Persons with relevant observations are encouraged to contact WorkSafe Tasmania on 1300 366 322 or the Department of Health directly.
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