The obligation
Duty holders for spray painting and powder coating include PCBUs, designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers of plant, substances or structures, and officers.
The WHS Regulation sets more specific requirements for PCBUs to manage risks of hazardous chemicals, airborne contaminants and plant, and hazards such as noise and manual handling. PCBUs must consult workers about work health and safety and may have duties to consult, cooperate and coordinate with other duty holders.
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- What
- Duty holders for spray painting and powder coating include PCBUs, designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers of plant, substances or structures, and officers.
- Source
- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Who has health and safety duties for spray painting and powder coating is a WHS requirement set out in Spray painting and powder coating (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety > Codes of Practice > Spray Painting and Powder Coating > Duty Holders.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Who has health and safety duties for spray painting and powder coating is a WHS obligation under Spray painting and powder coating (NSW). In short, Duty holders for spray painting and powder coating include PCBUs, designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers of plant, substances or structures, and officers.
What changed recently?
Who has health and safety duties for spray painting and powder coating was last updated on 9 October 2026.
