The obligation
PCBUs must implement controls to prevent fire and explosion from flammable and combustible spray painting materials, including exclusion zones, ignition source elimination, and ventilation requirements.
The Code requires PCBUs to assess and control fire and explosion risks arising from flammable paints, solvents, and powder coating dusts. Key controls include establishing spray booth exclusion zones (see Appendix B of the Code), eliminating ignition sources, ensuring spray booths are properly constructed and ventilated to prevent accumulation of flammable vapours or combustible dust, and maintaining plant and equipment in safe condition.
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- PCBUs must implement controls to prevent fire and explosion from flammable and combustible spray painting materials, including exclusion zones, ignition source elimination, and ventilation requirements.
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- safeworkaustralia.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Fire and Explosion Risk Controls is a WHS requirement set out in Spray Painting and Powder Coating (ACT). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT). The relevant provision is ACT > Codes of Practice > Spray Painting and Powder Coating > Fire and Explosion § 5.1.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Fire and Explosion Risk Controls is a WHS obligation under Spray Painting and Powder Coating (ACT). In short, PCBUs must implement controls to prevent fire and explosion from flammable and combustible spray painting materials, including exclusion zones, ignition source elimination, and ventilation requirements.
What changed recently?
Fire and Explosion Risk Controls was last updated on 26 August 2026.
