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Scope and Application of the Code

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ACT · Work Health and Safety ACT > Codes of Practice > Spray Painting and Powder Coating § Introduction / Scope
The obligation
The Spray Painting and Powder Coating Code of Practice is an approved ACT code under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, guiding PCBUs on managing these risks.
The Code is approved by the Work Health and Safety (Spray Painting and Powder Coating Code of Practice) Approval 2022, notifiable instrument NI2022-685, which commenced on 30 January 2023. That instrument revoked the earlier 2020 approval, NI2020-545. The Code applies to all workplaces covered by the WHS Act where spray painting and powder coating processes are carried out and where these products and equipment are used and stored. …
What
The Spray Painting and Powder Coating Code of Practice is an approved ACT code under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, guiding PCBUs on managing these risks.
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Which WHS law does this come from?

Scope and Application of the Code 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 § Introduction / Scope.

What does this WHS obligation require?

Scope and Application of the Code is a WHS obligation under Spray Painting and Powder Coating (ACT). In short, The Spray Painting and Powder Coating Code of Practice is an approved ACT code under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, guiding PCBUs on managing these risks.

What changed recently?

Scope and Application of the Code was last updated on 19 October 2026.

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Spray Painting and Powder Coating Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Australian Capital Territory Australia

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First seenOct 2026