The obligation
The Code covers spray painting, including electrostatic spray painting where liquid paint is applied under pressure by hand or automatically, and powder coating.
Paint may be atomised using a conventional air compressor, airless spraying from a pressurised container, or electrostatic spraying of charged paint onto an earthed object. Automatic electrostatic guns carry much higher currents than hand guns and are potentially lethal, so all equipment, including spray guns and booths, should be earthed. Hooks used to suspend objects should be cleaned before re-use to maintain effective metal contact.
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- What
- The Code covers spray painting, including electrostatic spray painting where liquid paint is applied under pressure by hand or automatically, and powder coating.
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- legislation.act.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Processes Covered and Electrostatic Equipment Safety 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 > Processes and Equipment.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Processes Covered and Electrostatic Equipment Safety is a WHS obligation under Spray Painting and Powder Coating (ACT). In short, The Code covers spray painting, including electrostatic spray painting where liquid paint is applied under pressure by hand or automatically, and powder coating.
What changed recently?
Processes Covered and Electrostatic Equipment Safety was last updated on 9 October 2026.
