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Spray painting and powder coating

Made under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA)
The Spray Painting and Powder Coating Code of Practice is an approved Western Australian code of practice under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). It gives PCBUs practical guidance on managing chemical, fire and e...
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Version as at 27 Nov 2024 Compiled version

Current Topics 6

Chemical hazard control: exposure to paints, solvents, and isocyanates

Jul 2026
PCBUs must control worker exposure to hazardous chemicals in paints, solvents, lacquers, and coatings (including isocyanates) to within expo...
High
2 citations

Fire and explosion prevention requirements for spray painting operations

Jul 2026
PCBUs must control ignition sources, maintain exclusion zones, ensure adequate ventilation, and manage flammable/combustible materials to pr...
High
2 citations

Hazard identification and risk assessment obligations under the WA Spray Painting CoP

Jul 2026
PCBUs must identify hazards and assess risks associated with spray painting and powder coating, applying the hierarchy of controls to elimin...
High
2 citations

Health monitoring for workers exposed to hazardous chemicals in spray painting

Jul 2026
PCBUs must provide health monitoring for workers who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals during spray painting and powder coating where th...
High
1 citation

Legal status of the WA Spray Painting and Powder Coating Code of Practice

Oct 2026
The Spray Painting and Powder Coating Code of Practice is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2...
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1 citation

Ventilation requirements for spray painting and powder coating areas

Oct 2026
PCBUs must provide adequate mechanical ventilation in spray booths and spray rooms to control chemical vapour concentrations below flammable...
High
2 citations

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