The obligation
PCBUs must control fire and explosion risks from flammable solvents and coating materials, including exclusion zones, ignition source management and ventilation requirements.
The Code requires identification and control of fire and explosion risks inherent in spray painting and powder coating (flammable liquids, combustible powders, electrostatic equipment). Controls include defining exclusion zones (see Appendix B), eliminating ignition sources, ensuring adequate ventilation, earthing equipment, and maintaining safe storage and handling of flammable materials in accordance with the WHS Regulations.
- What
- PCBUs must control fire and explosion risks from flammable solvents and coating materials, including exclusion zones, ignition source management and ventilation requirements.
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- worksafe.tas.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 (TAS). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (TAS). The relevant provision is 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 (TAS). In short, PCBUs must control fire and explosion risks from flammable solvents and coating materials, including exclusion zones, ignition source management and ventilation requirements.
What changed recently?
Fire and explosion risk controls was last updated on 27 August 2026.
