The obligation
PCBUs must provide health monitoring for workers who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals during spray painting and powder coating where there is a risk to health that cannot be eliminated.
Under the WHS Regulations 2022 (WA) and the Code, PCBUs must provide health monitoring for workers with ongoing exposure to certain hazardous chemicals (e.g. isocyanates, chromates). Health monitoring must be conducted by a registered medical practitioner, results kept confidential, and provided to the worker and the regulator as required. Records must be retained for 30 years. The PCBU must act on any adverse health finding.
- What
- PCBUs must provide health monitoring for workers who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals during spray painting and powder coating where there is a risk to health that cannot be eliminated.
- Source
- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Health monitoring for workers exposed to hazardous chemicals in spray painting 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 > Health Monitoring.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Health monitoring for workers exposed to hazardous chemicals in spray painting is a WHS obligation under Spray painting and powder coating (WA). In short, PCBUs must provide health monitoring for workers who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals during spray painting and powder coating where there is a risk to health that cannot be eliminated.
What changed recently?
Health monitoring for workers exposed to hazardous chemicals in spray painting was last updated on 25 August 2026.
