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Spray painting and powder coating: Code of practice

Effective in Tasmania on and from 5 Dec 2018

This code of practice for Spray painting and powder coating:

  • provides practical guidance on how to manage health and safety risks associated with spray painting and powder coating; and how to achieve the standards required under the work health and safety laws
  • applies to all workplaces where spray painting and powder coating are done and anyone involved in these activities
  • covers risk management and risk controls, including for hazardous chemicals, plant, fire and explosion, electricity, confined spaces, and more
  • covers health monitoring
  • includes a sample risk assessment sheet.
Updated: 23rd August 2023