The obligation
PCBUs must control ignition sources, maintain exclusion zones, ensure adequate ventilation, and manage flammable/combustible materials to prevent fire and explosion in spray painting areas.
Spray painting with flammable solvents creates explosive atmospheres. The Code requires PCBUs to: establish and maintain spray painting exclusion zones; use explosion-proof electrical equipment; eliminate ignition sources (naked flames, sparks, hot surfaces); ensure mechanical ventilation prevents flammable vapour accumulation; store and handle flammable materials safely; and implement fire suppression measures.
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- What
- PCBUs must control ignition sources, maintain exclusion zones, ensure adequate ventilation, and manage flammable/combustible materials to prevent fire and explosion in spray painting areas.
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- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Fire and explosion prevention requirements for spray painting operations 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 > Fire and Explosion.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Fire and explosion prevention requirements for spray painting operations is a WHS obligation under Spray painting and powder coating (WA). In short, PCBUs must control ignition sources, maintain exclusion zones, ensure adequate ventilation, and manage flammable/combustible materials to prevent fire and explosion in spray painting areas.
What changed recently?
Fire and explosion prevention requirements for spray painting operations was last updated on 25 August 2026.
