The obligation
PCBUs must control worker exposure to hazardous chemicals in paints, solvents, lacquers, and coatings (including isocyanates) to within exposure standards, with SDS, labelling, and health monitoring requirements.
Spray painting and powder coating involve exposure to hazardous chemicals including isocyanates, solvents, heavy metals, and resins. PCBUs must: obtain and use Safety Data Sheets; substitute less hazardous products where possible; implement engineering controls (LEV, enclosures); provide appropriate respiratory protective equipment; maintain chemical registers; and conduct health monitoring where required. Exposure must not exceed WES under the WHS Regulations.
- What
- PCBUs must control worker exposure to hazardous chemicals in paints, solvents, lacquers, and coatings (including isocyanates) to within exposure standards, with SDS, labelling, and health monitoring requirements.
- Source
- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Chemical hazard control: exposure to paints, solvents, and isocyanates is a WHS requirement set out in Spray painting and powder coating (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is WA > WHS > Codes of Practice > Spray Painting and Powder Coating > Chemical Safety.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Chemical hazard control: exposure to paints, solvents, and isocyanates is a WHS obligation under Spray painting and powder coating (WA). In short, PCBUs must control worker exposure to hazardous chemicals in paints, solvents, lacquers, and coatings (including isocyanates) to within exposure standards, with SDS, labelling, and health monitoring requirements.
What changed recently?
Chemical hazard control: exposure to paints, solvents, and isocyanates was last updated on 25 August 2026.
