The obligation
PCBUs must arrange health monitoring for workers with significant exposure to certain chemicals used in spray painting, including isocyanates.
Where workers are exposed to hazardous chemicals that require health monitoring under the WHS Regulation (e.g. isocyanates in two-pack paints), PCBUs must arrange monitoring by a registered medical practitioner, keep records for 30 years, and provide records to workers on request. Health monitoring must commence before or at first exposure and continue at required intervals. Workers must be informed of results.
- What
- PCBUs must arrange health monitoring for workers with significant exposure to certain chemicals used in spray painting, including isocyanates.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Health monitoring obligations for exposed workers is a WHS requirement set out in Spray painting and powder coating 2021 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Spray painting and powder coating 2021 > Health monitoring § 8.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Health monitoring obligations for exposed workers is a WHS obligation under Spray painting and powder coating 2021 (QLD). In short, PCBUs must arrange health monitoring for workers with significant exposure to certain chemicals used in spray painting, including isocyanates.
What changed recently?
Health monitoring obligations for exposed workers was last updated on 26 August 2026.
