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Spray painting and powder coating

Made under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA)
The Code of Practice: Spray Painting and Powder Coating is an approved Western Australian code of practice under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). It provides practical guidance for PCBUs on managing health and s...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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1 citation

Ventilation requirements for spray painting and powder coating areas

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